Summary of "How To Graph Trigonometric Functions | Trigonometry"

Main Ideas and Concepts

Graphing Trigonometric Functions:
- Focuses on sine and cosine functions and their transformations.
- Each function has a distinct shape, with sine starting at the origin and cosine starting at the maximum.
Understanding the Sine Function:
- The Sine Function is sinusoidal, with a period of \(2\pi\).
- A negative Sine Function flips the graph over the x-axis.
Understanding the Cosine Function:
- The Cosine Function also has a period of \(2\pi\), but starts at its maximum value.
- A negative Cosine Function flips the graph over the x-axis.
Key Points for Graphing:
- Each cycle (period) can be broken down into four key points: \(0\), \(\frac{\pi}{2}\), \(\pi\), and \(\frac{3\pi}{2}\).
- For two cycles, extend this to \(4\pi\) and identify additional key points.
Amplitude:
- The Amplitude (the height of the wave) is determined by the coefficient in front of the sine or Cosine Function.
- It indicates the vertical stretch or compression of the graph.
Period Calculation:
- The period of a function can be found using the formula \( \text{Period} = \frac{2\pi}{b} \), where \(b\) is the coefficient of \(x\) in the function.
Vertical Shifts:
- A vertical shift is applied by adding or subtracting a constant to/from the function, affecting the midline of the graph.
Phase Shift:
- Phase shifts occur when there is a constant added to the \(x\) term inside the function. This shifts the graph left or right.
- The Phase Shift can be calculated by setting the inside of the function equal to zero.

Methodology for Graphing Trigonometric Functions

For Sine and Cosine Functions:
- Identify the Amplitude and period.
- Break the period into four key points.
- Plot the key points and draw the wave shape.
- For negative functions, flip the graph over the x-axis.
- If there’s a vertical shift, adjust the midline accordingly.
- For phase shifts, determine where the wave starts on the x-axis.
Example Steps:
- Graphing \(y = 2\sin(x)\):
  - Amplitude: 2
  - Period: \(2\pi\)
  - Key points: \(0\), \(\frac{\pi}{2}\), \(\pi\), \(\frac{3\pi}{2}\)
  - Plot points and shape based on Amplitude.
- Graphing \(y = -3\cos(x)\):
  - Amplitude: 3
  - Start at the bottom due to the negative sign.
  - Adjust for Vertical Shifts if applicable.

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