Step 1:
\The function
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The two consecutive vertical asymptotes occur at and
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Step 2:
\The interval corresponds to two cycle of the graph. Dividing this interval into four equal parts produces the key points.
one fourth of part
The - coordinates of the five key points are
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Step 3:
\Between these two asymptotes, plot a few points as shown in the table.
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Step 4:
\Graph:
\(1) First plot the asymptotes.
\(2) The period of the function is the distance between two consecutive vertical asymptotes. The amplitude of a cotangent function is not defined.
(3) plot key points between the two asymptotes and plot another point to sketch two cycles.
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Solution :
\Domain is where
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Range is .