determine the amplitude, period, and phase shift of the function. graph the function.\n$y =…

determine the amplitude, period, and phase shift of the function. graph the function.\n$y = \\frac{1}{2}\\cos\\left(3x + \\frac{\\pi}{2}\\right)$\nthe amplitude is $\\frac{1}{2}$.\n(simplify your answer.)\nthe period is $\\frac{2\\pi}{3}$.\n(type an exact answer, using $\\pi$ as needed. use integers or fractions for any numbers in the expression.)\nthe phase shift is \n(type an exact answer, using $\\pi$ as needed. use integers or fractions for any numbers in the expression.)\nuse the graphing tool to graph the function.\nclick to enlarge
Answer
Explanation:
Step1: Recall the formula for phase shift
For a function (y = A\cos(Bx - C)+D), the phase shift is (\frac{C}{B}). First, rewrite (y=\frac{1}{2}\cos(3x+\frac{\pi}{2})) as (y=\frac{1}{2}\cos\left(3x-\left(-\frac{\pi}{2}\right)\right)). Here (B = 3) and (C=-\frac{\pi}{2}).
Step2: Calculate the phase shift
Using the formula (\text{Phase Shift}=\frac{C}{B}), substitute (B = 3) and (C =-\frac{\pi}{2}). (\text{Phase Shift}=\frac{-\frac{\pi}{2}}{3}=-\frac{\pi}{6})
Answer:
The phase shift is (-\frac{\pi}{6})