Questions: Determine the amplitude of the following trigonometric function. f(x)=-4-5 cos (2 x-π)
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Determine the amplitude of the following trigonometric function. $f(x)=-4-5 \cos (2 x-\pi)$
Solution
Solution Steps
Step 1: Identify the Function
The given trigonometric function is
\[
f(x) = -4 - 5 \cos(2x - \pi).
\]
Step 2: Determine the Amplitude
In the general form of a cosine function, \( f(x) = A \cos(Bx - C) + D \), the amplitude is represented by the absolute value of the coefficient \( A \) in front of the cosine term.
Step 3: Extract the Coefficient
From the function, we identify the coefficient of the cosine term:
\[
A = -5.
\]
Step 4: Calculate the Amplitude
The amplitude is calculated as the absolute value of \( A \):
\[
\text{Amplitude} = |A| = |-5| = 5.
\]