The function y=Asin(x)+7 has a maximum value of 19. What is it’s minimum value?

1 Answer
May 17, 2018

y= -5

Explanation:

The maximum value occurs when sin(x) = 1; this allows us to determine the value of A:

19 = A(1) +7

A = 12

Substitute 12 for A:

y= 12sin(x) + 7

The minimum value occurs when sin(x) = -1:

y= 12(-1) + 7

y= -5