Compare the following functions: g(x) |f(x) = -4 sin(3x − π) + 2 Which function has the smallest minimum? Of(x) O g(x) Oh(x) O All three functions have the same minimum P h(x) y -2 14 -19 0 6 1 5 2 6 3 9 4 14

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### Comparing Functions: A Detailed Analysis

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##### Compare the following functions:

- **Function \( f(x) \)**:
  \[
  f(x) = -4 \sin(3x - \pi) + 2
  \]
  This function represents a sinusoidal wave modified by a sine term with amplitude of -4, a frequency coefficient of 3, and a phase shift of \(\pi\), shifted vertically by 2 units.

- **Function \( g(x) \)**:
  - Graph Description:
    The provided graph of \( g(x) \) appears to be a parabola opening upwards. The vertex of the parabola looks to be at the lowest point on the graph.
    
    - Critical Points (approx):
      - Vertex: The vertex, which appears to be the minimum point, is at approximately \(x = 3\) and \(y = -5\).

- **Function \( h(x) \)**:
  - Table of Values:
    \[
    \begin{array}{|c|c|}
    \hline
    x & y \\
    \hline
    -2 & 14 \\
    \hline
    -1 & 9 \\
    \hline
    0 & 6 \\
    \hline
    1 & 5 \\
    \hline
    2 & 6 \\
    \hline
    3 & 9 \\
    \hline
    4 & 14 \\
    \hline
    \end{array}
    \]
    
    From the table, we see that \( h(x) \) has its minimum value at \( x = 1 \) and \( y = 5 \).

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##### Question: Which function has the smallest minimum?
- \( f(x) \)
- \( g(x) \)
- \( h(x) \)
- All three functions have the same minimum

By analyzing the functions:

- \( f(x) \) will have a minimum based on its periodic nature and the amplitude of the sine function, which can be calculated to be at \( y = -4 + 2 = -2 \).
- \( g(x) \) obtains a minimum at around \( y = -5 \), as seen from the vertex in the graph.
- \( h(x) \) has its minimum at \( y =
Transcribed Image Text:### Comparing Functions: A Detailed Analysis --- ##### Compare the following functions: - **Function \( f(x) \)**: \[ f(x) = -4 \sin(3x - \pi) + 2 \] This function represents a sinusoidal wave modified by a sine term with amplitude of -4, a frequency coefficient of 3, and a phase shift of \(\pi\), shifted vertically by 2 units. - **Function \( g(x) \)**: - Graph Description: The provided graph of \( g(x) \) appears to be a parabola opening upwards. The vertex of the parabola looks to be at the lowest point on the graph. - Critical Points (approx): - Vertex: The vertex, which appears to be the minimum point, is at approximately \(x = 3\) and \(y = -5\). - **Function \( h(x) \)**: - Table of Values: \[ \begin{array}{|c|c|} \hline x & y \\ \hline -2 & 14 \\ \hline -1 & 9 \\ \hline 0 & 6 \\ \hline 1 & 5 \\ \hline 2 & 6 \\ \hline 3 & 9 \\ \hline 4 & 14 \\ \hline \end{array} \] From the table, we see that \( h(x) \) has its minimum value at \( x = 1 \) and \( y = 5 \). --- ##### Question: Which function has the smallest minimum? - \( f(x) \) - \( g(x) \) - \( h(x) \) - All three functions have the same minimum By analyzing the functions: - \( f(x) \) will have a minimum based on its periodic nature and the amplitude of the sine function, which can be calculated to be at \( y = -4 + 2 = -2 \). - \( g(x) \) obtains a minimum at around \( y = -5 \), as seen from the vertex in the graph. - \( h(x) \) has its minimum at \( y =
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