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Which values of x do we choose? Trigonometry.

For the following functions, think about "How to graph like a math teacher."
Math teachers want to sketch graphs quickly and efficiently and choose
values of x that work "nicely" in the equation and  generate integer
values of y, thus making it easier to graph.

Which points in the graph:
- are best found by inspection?
- are best found by substitution?
- are best found by symmetry?

\(y = sin(3\theta)\)
\(y = {sin(\theta)}^2\)
\(y = sin^{-1}(\theta)\)
\(r = 3sin(3\theta)\)

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T.R.Milne
PRE-CALC

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