radians (or between 0 and 180) whose cos is x. y = arccos(x) if and only if cos(y) = x.
arccos(x) (in blue) is a transformation of
arcsin(x) (in red). arccos(x) is arcsin(x) vertically shifted /2 (or 90 degrees) down. How do you graph arccos(x) on TI-84?
1. First, put your calculator in radians unless told otherwise.
2. Press 2nd 3. After pressing 2nd, press COS. 4. This shall give you cos-1. cos-1 is synonymous with arccos. 5. Plug in your input for x, and you shall have your arccos graph! What is the standard form?
The standard form is arccos(x) OR cos-1(x).
What is the domain?
The domain of arccos(x) is [-1,1].
What is the range?
The range of arccos is [0, ].
What is arccos zero?
The zero of arccos is (1,0). It meets the x-axis at that
point. What is the Y intercept?
The Y intercept is (0, /2).
What is the principle axis?
The principle axis is (0, /2).
What is the Maximum of arccos(x)?
The maximum of arccos(x) is (-1, ).
What is the Minimum? of arccos(x)?
The minimum is (1,0).
What is the vertical asymptote?
Arccos(x) has no vertical asymptote.
What is the period of arccos(x)?
There is no period. Special Values for arccos (x) Special Features
Remember! When referencing arccos as a one-to-one
function, keep the a lowercased. Arccos (with a capital A) references a many-to-one relation. Example Problem
Graph arccos(x). Use your critical
points to graph arccos(x-1).
Work off your basic knowledge of
transformations. Since it is (x-1), this would be a horizontal shift, with x moving 1 unit to the right. Use your critical points. For example, (1,0) now becomes (2,0).