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Question 962540: Please help me find the answer to this problem...what is the amplitude and period for the equation 'y= -3 sin x'. Thank you
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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y = -3*sin(x) is in the form y = A*sin(Bx-C) + D

where
A = -3
B = 1
C = 0
D = 0

The amplitude is |A| = |-3| = 3

The period is T = 2pi/B = 2pi/1 = 2pi

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