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Ch. 1 - Functions
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Chapter 1, Problem 1.32

In Exercises 19–32, find the (a) domain and (b) range.


𝔂 = 3 cos x + 4 sin x (Hint: A trig identity is required.)

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Step 1: Recognize that the function y = 3 cos(x) + 4 sin(x) is a linear combination of sine and cosine functions. The domain of sine and cosine functions is all real numbers, so the domain of y is also all real numbers.
Step 2: To find the range, use the trigonometric identity for a linear combination of sine and cosine: a cos(x) + b sin(x) = R cos(x - φ), where R = √(a² + b²) and φ is a phase shift.
Step 3: Calculate R using the coefficients of the sine and cosine terms: R = √(3² + 4²) = √(9 + 16) = √25 = 5.
Step 4: The expression R cos(x - φ) has a range of [-R, R] because the cosine function oscillates between -1 and 1. Therefore, the range of y = 3 cos(x) + 4 sin(x) is [-5, 5].
Step 5: Conclude that the domain of the function is all real numbers, and the range is [-5, 5].

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Key Concepts

Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.

Domain of a Function

The domain of a function refers to the set of all possible input values (x-values) for which the function is defined. For trigonometric functions like sine and cosine, the domain is typically all real numbers, as these functions can take any real number as input. However, when combined in an expression, the overall domain may be influenced by other factors, such as restrictions from the context of the problem.
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Range of a Function

The range of a function is the set of all possible output values (y-values) that the function can produce. For the function given, 𝔶 = 3 cos x + 4 sin x, the range can be determined by analyzing the maximum and minimum values of the expression. Using trigonometric identities, one can express this function in a form that reveals its amplitude and thus its range.
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Trigonometric Identities

Trigonometric identities are equations that involve trigonometric functions and are true for all values of the variables involved. A common identity used in problems involving sine and cosine is the Pythagorean identity, which states that sin²(x) + cos²(x) = 1. In this case, a relevant identity can help simplify the expression 3 cos x + 4 sin x into a single sinusoidal function, making it easier to determine the range.
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