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Lesson 7: Graphs of Other Trigonometric Functions

The graphs of tangent, cotangent, secant, and cosecant functions are also periodic. However, tangent
and cotangent will have a shorter cycle (period) than the other four functions. We just need to define
the graph over some interval with a length 𝜋𝜋.

The Graph of y = tan x

The graph of the tangent function will complete one full cycle in the interval of 0, 𝜋𝜋 so the period
𝜋𝜋
of 𝑦𝑦 = tan 𝜃𝜃 is π. However, there is a vertical asymptote at 𝜃𝜃 = 2 . On what continuous interval can
the entire behavior of the function be shown?

Y = A tan (Bx — C)
.

Characteristics of the Tangent Function

Domain Range

x-intercepts y-intercept

Odd
Asymptotes
Symmetry

EX #2: Use transformations, graph each function, state period and show all asymptotes.
𝑥𝑥 𝜋𝜋
A. Graph 𝑦𝑦 = −2 tan B. Graph 𝑦𝑦 = tan 𝑥𝑥 + 2
2 4

Period: _________________ Period: _________________

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Graphing Cotangent Functions

The Graph of y = cot x

EX #3: The graph of the cotangent function will also complete one full cycle in the interval of
0, 𝜋𝜋 so the period of 𝑦𝑦 = cot 𝜃𝜃 is π. Since vertical asymptotes occur at 𝜃𝜃 = 0 and 𝜃𝜃 = 𝜋𝜋,
will this interval show the complete function behavior?

Y = A cot (Bx — C)

Characteristics of the Cotangent Function

Domain Range

x-intercepts y-intercept

Odd Symmetry Asymptotes

EX #4: Use transformations, graph each function, state period and show all asymptotes.

𝜋𝜋
A. Graph 𝑦𝑦 = cot 2𝑥𝑥 B. Graph 𝑦𝑦 = − cot 𝑥𝑥 + 1
2

Period: ________________________ Period: _______________________

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Graphing Secant and Cosecant Functions

The cosecant and secant functions are reciprocal functions. We can use this concept as an aid in
graphing. Each reciprocal function behaves as a sort of skeleton for the graph in question.

y = csc x

Reciprocal

Domain

Range

Asymptotes

y = sec x

Reciprocal

Domain

Range

Asymptotes

EX #5: Use transformations, graph each function, its reciprocal, state period, and show all asymptotes.
𝑥𝑥
A. Graph 𝑦𝑦 = 2 csc B. Graph 𝑦𝑦 = −2 sec 3𝑥𝑥
2

Reciprocal: __________________________ Reciprocal: __________________________

Period: __________________ Period: __________________

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Phase Shift and Standard Form Equations

𝜋𝜋
KEY POINTS METHOD: 𝑦𝑦 = 2 csc 𝑥𝑥 −
2

Identify values for A, B, C, and D

𝐶𝐶
Find to start
𝐵𝐵

2𝜋𝜋
Find for one cycle
𝐵𝐵

𝐶𝐶 2𝜋𝜋
+ to stop
𝐵𝐵 𝐵𝐵

Create four subintervals

Graph the reciprocal function

TRANSFORMATIONS METHOD: 𝑦𝑦 = − sec 2𝑥𝑥 − 𝜋𝜋 − 1

𝜋𝜋
Factor out B-value 𝑦𝑦 = − sec 2 𝑥𝑥 − −1
2

Find D for vertical shift

Find C for phase shift

Find B for one cycle

Graph the reciprocal function

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