Here's the graph of y=−21tan(x)+43 for the interval [0,270∘].
Step 1: Identify the transformations.
The graph is a transformation of the basic tangent function y=tan(x).
- The −21 factor vertically compresses the graph and reflects it across the x-axis.
- The +43 shifts the graph vertically upwards by 43 units.
Step 2: Determine the period of the function.
The period of y=atan(bx+c)+d is ∣b∣π (in radians) or ∣b∣180∘ (in degrees). In this function, y=−21tan(x)+43, b=1.
So, the period is 1180∘=180∘.
Step 3: Find the vertical asymptotes.
The basic tangent function y=tan(x) has vertical asymptotes at x=90∘+180∘n, where n is an integer.
For y=−21tan(x)+43, the vertical asymptotes remain at x=90∘+180∘n.
Within the interval [0∘,270∘], the asymptotes are at x=90∘ and x=90∘+180∘=270∘.
Step 4: Find the x-intercept (or where the graph crosses the horizontal shift line).
The horizontal shift line is y=43. We set −21tan(x)+43=43.
−21tan(x)=0
tan(x)=0
This occurs at x=0∘,180∘,360∘,….
Within the interval [0∘,270∘], these points are x=0∘ and x=180∘.
Step 5: Evaluate the function at key points.
- At x=0∘: y=−21tan(0∘)+43=−21(0)+43=43. Point: (0∘,43).
- At x=180∘: y=−21tan(180∘)+43=−21(0)+43=43. Point: (180∘,43).
- As x approaches 90∘ from the left (x→90∘−), tan(x)→+∞, so −21tan(x)→−∞, and y→−∞.
- As x approaches 90∘ from the right (x→90∘+), tan(x)→−∞, so −21tan(x)→+∞, and y→+∞.
- As x approaches 270∘ from the left (x→270∘−), tan(x)→+∞, so −21tan(x)→−∞, and y→−∞.
Step 6: Sketch the graph.
Plot the points (0∘,43) and (180∘,43). Draw vertical asymptotes at x=90∘ and x=270∘. Sketch the curve, remembering that the negative coefficient flips the usual upward slope of the tangent function. The graph will decrease from left to right between asymptotes.
Graphofy=−21tan(x)+43for[0∘,270∘]
(Imagine a graph here with vertical asymptotes at x=90∘ and x=270∘. The curve passes through (0∘,0.75) and (180∘,0.75). Between 0∘ and 90∘, the curve goes down from 0.75 towards −∞. Between 90∘ and 180∘, the curve comes from +∞ and goes down to 0.75. Between 180∘ and 270∘, the curve goes down from 0.75 towards −∞.)
Step 7: Find the domain.
The domain is restricted by the vertical asymptotes. The function is undefined at x=90∘ and x=270∘.
The given interval is [0∘,270∘].
So, the domain is [0∘,90∘)∪(90∘,270∘).
Step 8: Find the range.
The tangent function, even with transformations, covers all real numbers. The vertical shift and compression/reflection do not change this.
The range is (−∞,∞).
The period is 180∘.
The domain is [0∘,90∘)∪(90∘,270∘].
The range is (−∞,∞).
The period is 180∘.
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