Graphing Trigonometric Functions
Students graph sine, cosine, and tangent functions, analyzing amplitude, period, phase shift, and vertical translation. They connect these graphs to periodic phenomena.
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Students graph sine, cosine, and tangent functions, analyzing amplitude, period, phase shift, and vertical translation. They connect these graphs to periodic phenomena.
Key Questions
- What are the key features of sine and cosine graphs?
- How do parameters in the equation affect the amplitude and period?
- How can we graph a tangent function given its asymptotes?
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