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Simultaneous Transformations of Periodic Functions Practice
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Use the image to answer the question.

A waveform is graphed on a coordinate plane.

Write the equation of the function graphed using the cosine.

(2 points)
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To write the equation of the periodic function using the cosine function, we need to determine the amplitude, period, phase shift, and vertical shift (if any).

1. **Amplitude**: This is the height of the wave from its midline to a peak. Measure the maximum and minimum values of the function and use the formula:
\[
\text{Amplitude} = \frac{\text{Max value} - \text{Min value}}{2}
\]

2. **Period**: This is the distance required for the waveform to complete one full cycle. Measure the x-distance between two consecutive peaks (or troughs).

3. **Phase Shift**: This is the horizontal shift from the origin. If the waveform begins at a point other than the peak at \( x = 0 \), calculate this shift.

4. **Vertical Shift**: If the midline of the waveform is above or below the x-axis, measure this value.

Using all of this information, the general equation of cosine functions can be given by:
\[
f(x) = A \cos(B(x - C)) + D
\]
Where:
- \( A \) is the amplitude,
- \( B \) is related to the period (\( B = \frac{2\pi}{\text{Period}} \)),
- \( C \) is the phase shift,
- \( D \) is the vertical shift.

Once you provide the graph details (like amplitude, period, phase shift, etc.) or their numerical values, I can help you write the specific equation for the function.