Without graphing the function y=−5sin(9x), determine its amplitude, period, and the distance between its critical points.

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Without graphing the function y=−5sin(9x), determine its amplitude, period, and the distance between its critical points.

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The given function is:

y=-5 sin 9x

Formula: The amplitude of the function y=a sin bx is:

a

The amplitude of the function y=-5 sin 9x is:

-5=5

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