# Math Help - Functions, Statistics, Trigonometry Questions?

1. ## Functions, Statistics, Trigonometry Questions?

Write a function whose parent is y=sin x and whose graph has amplitude 3/4 and period pi
Give a general solution to cos^2 theta=3/4
What are the period, amplitude, and shifts of the graph y= 3 cos (2x-pi) +5 from y=cos x

Thank you!!

2. ## Re: Functions, Statistics, Trigonometry Questions?

What exactly is your difficulty? Are you saying that you have never taken trigonometry and don't know the meanings of the words? Or do you just not want to try anything?

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Originally Posted by HallsofIvy
What exactly is your difficulty? Are you saying that you have never taken trigonometry and don't know the meanings of the words? Or do you just not want to try anything?
Excuse me for actually thinking the math help forum was intended for finding assistance with my homework assignments I struggle with. Rather than insulting the fact that I have a question and accusing me of being a lazy, perhaps you could actually guide me in finding the correct answer. Thank you for the kind assistance you have provided to be.

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Originally Posted by awesomest47
Excuse me for actually thinking the math help forum was intended for finding assistance with my homework assignments I struggle with. Rather than insulting the fact that I have a question and accusing me of being a lazy, perhaps you could actually guide me in finding the correct answer. Thank you for the kind assistance you have provided to be.
What HallsofIvy meant is that it is expected that students do their OWN work. To get help here, you need to show you have made an attempt, which means showing all your working out and exactly where you are stuck. Then we can give you guidance.

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Originally Posted by Prove It
What HallsofIvy meant is that it is expected that students do their OWN work. To get help here, you need to show you have made an attempt, which means showing all your working out and exactly where you are stuck. Then we can give you guidance.
Oh, thank you. Sorry this is my first post! My teacher helped me with those problems but I have another question and was wondering if someone could help me with it. There is a cosine graph with three points on it (0,30) (6,83) (12,30) and I need to write a cosine function. So far, I have y=56.5 cos (12/2pix- ?) but I have no idea how to find the phase shift to complete this function based on the given graph. There is no feature like this on a Ti-Nspire CAS.
Also, I need to find the inverse sine of 1/2 and the inverse tangent the square root of 3. So I am pretty sure this relates back to ratios in a 30 60 90 triangle but I don't know what to do with these numbers to write these functions in terms of pi. Do I need to multiply by each ratio but how do I know what side is which?
i hope I asked my question correctly this time and somebody can give me some help! Thank you!!

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Your general cosine function is of the form $\displaystyle y = a\cos{\left[ b \left( x - c \right) \right] } + d$. The standard method would be to substitute four points to give four equations to solve in your CAS, but you only have been given three. So you must have more information.

I see that you have the points (0, 30) and (12, 30). Is this just one cycle of your graph or have there been more cycles?

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Originally Posted by Prove It
Your general cosine function is of the form $\displaystyle y = a\cos{\left[ b \left( x - c \right) \right] } + d$. The standard method would be to substitute four points to give four equations to solve in your CAS, but you only have been given three. So you must have more information.

I see that you have the points (0, 30) and (12, 30). Is this just one cycle of your graph or have there been more cycles?
There is only one cycle. When I asked my teacher what I should do, all he said was "Shouldn't need a calc to find the equation, use what you know about amplitude, period and stuff to find it." I have attached a photo of the entire question (7.) Hope it helps- thank you!

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Also, can somebody help me understand using a 30 60 90 triangle to find inverse trigonometric functions (e.x. inverse sine of 1/2 and inverse tangent of the square root of 3.) Thank you!!

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Anybody help me with this cosine graph?

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Originally Posted by awesomest47
Anybody help me with this cosine graph?
Also, tell us if the form $y = a~cos(b[x - c]) + d$ or the more "Physics-y" one $y = A~cos( \lambda x - \phi ) + A_0$. The first is a "curve-fitting" task, whereas the second is more of a "physical" one.