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Mathematics Advanced: Trig Functions 4-Dec-24

Transformation of graphs using f(x + b) and f(x) + c


There are usually standard techniques for solving equations associated
with various functions, e.g. linear equations, quadratic equations and
trigonometric equations. However, there is usually no standard
technique for solving equations that combine two or more different
functions, for example:
• sin x = 1 − 2x • cos x = x2 + 3
Equations like this may ‘transcend’ (go beyond) algebraic equation-
solving techniques and hence are called transcendental equations. You
must instead use various non-algebraic methods to find approximate
solutions. The most accurate method is to calculate numerical solutions
using technology. Another method is to sketch the graphs of the two
functions, use the graphs to find approximate x-values of any
intersection points, then use a calculator to refine these approximate x
values as closely as possible.
Mathematics Advanced: Trig Functions 4-Dec-24

Transformation of graphs using f(x + b) and f(x) + c


Example 11
Solve sin x = 1 − 2x.

This shows that the graphs of f (x) = sin x and


g (x) = 1 − 2x intersect at only one point,
approximately x = 0.3, so 0.3 is an
approximate solution of sin x = 1 − 2x. Testing
values of x to refine this approximation:

From the sketch we can


see straight away that, for
this equation, there is
only one solution it is
positive and it is close to
0.3 of sin x and 1 − 2x for values of x between x = 0.3 and
This table shows the values
x = 0.4. x = 0.35 is a better solution than x = 0.3. Further trial and error leads to a
solution of x = 0.335.
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Mathematics Advanced: Trig Functions 4-Dec-24

Today’s work

YEAR 12 Mathematics Advanced

Exercise 12.3
Page 351
Questions 1 to 9
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