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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Find the period and amplitude of the function. y= -3cospix

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Well, the period is always pi/the variable in front of x. so pi/pi Not sure about the amplitude, sorry.

OpenStudy (loser66):

@Cookieyumm 2pi/... for period, friend, not pi/...

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Thanks guys! I found the amplitude, which is -3 in front of the cos also known as the a value = amplitude.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Oops sorry!

OpenStudy (loser66):

oh, no, amplitude = | -3| =3, amplitude doesn't have negative value

OpenStudy (loser66):

Ok, @Cookieyumm you continue?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I see. Thank you.

OpenStudy (loser66):

so, no need to do more? ok, got it.

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