The Saginaw Bay tides vary between 2 feet and 8 feet. The tide is at its lowest point when time (t) is 0 and completes a full cycle in 16 hours. What is the amplitude, period, and midline of a function that would model this periodic phenomenon?

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vera_ewing · Answer

A. Amplitude = 3 feet; period = 16 hours; midline: y = 5
B. Amplitude = 3 feet; period = 8 hours; midline: y = 3
C. Amplitude = 6 feet; period = 16 hours; midline: y = 5
D. Amplitude = 6 feet; period = 8 hours; midline: y = 3

ybarrap · Answer

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