Periodic Functions Unit Test Part 2

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Question
Which of the following correctly describes the phase shift of the function f(x)=2sin(x+π6)?(1 point)
Responses

2
2

1
1

π6
Start Fraction pi over 6 End Fraction

−π6
negative Start Fraction pi over 6 End Fraction
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The function given is \( f(x) = 2 \sin\left(x + \frac{\pi}{6}\right) \).

To find the phase shift, we need to use the standard form of the sine function, which is:

\[ f(x) = a \sin(b(x - c)) + d \]

where:

  • \( a \) is the amplitude,
  • \( b \) affects the period,
  • \( c \) is the phase shift, and
  • \( d \) is the vertical shift.

In this case, the equation is:

\[ f(x) = 2 \sin\left(1 \cdot \left(x + \frac{\pi}{6}\right)\right) \]

The phase shift \( c \) can be found by rewriting the argument of the sine function:

\[ x + \frac{\pi}{6} = x - \left(-\frac{\pi}{6}\right) \]

Thus, the phase shift is:

\[ c = -\frac{\pi}{6} \]

Therefore, the correct answer regarding the phase shift of the function is:

\[ -\frac{\pi}{6} \]

So, the response is:

−π6 (negative Start Fraction pi over 6 End Fraction)