Question 470594
f(x) = (a)sin(bx) + c
The function f is defined for 0 ≤ x ≤ 360, by  where a, b and c are positive integers. Given that amplitude of f is 2 and the period f is 120 degrees,
i) state the value of a and b.
Given further that the minimum value of f is -1.
ii) state the value of c,
iii) sketch the graph of f.
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Standard form for sin function: y=A sin(Bx-C), A=amplitude, period=2π/B, C/B=phase-shift
i) state the value of a and b
a=2 (given amplitude)
period=120º=360º/b
b=360/120=3
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ii) state the value of c
c=phase-shift
no data given
also, given statement that minimum value of f is -1 is in conflict with amplitude=2. Sin function varies between ±2
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iii) sketch the graph of f
period=120º
1/4 period=120/3=30º
assume no phase-shift
On the x-axis make tick marks at 0, 30º, 60º, 90º, and 120º
you now have the following points to plot the curve as follows:
(0,0), (30º,2), (60º,0), (90º,-2), (120º,0)
or in radians:(0,0), (π/6,2), (π/3,0), (π/2,-2), (2π/3,0)
see graph below:(sorry, could only show it in radians)

{{{ graph( 300, 300, -1, 3, -4, 4, 2*sin(3x)) }}}