SOLUTION: what is the phase shift for 3sin(3x + Pi/2) A) 3 B) -3Pi/2 C) -Pi/6 D) Pi/2

Question 43993: what is the phase shift for 3sin(3x + Pi/2)
A) 3
B) -3Pi/2
C) -Pi/6
D) Pi/2
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
what is the phase shift for 3sin(3x + Pi/2)
In the form y=asin(bx-c) the phase shift is c/b
For you -c=pi/2 and b=3
So, c/b = -pi/2/3=-pi/6
Cheers,
Stan H.
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