Find the Phase Shift of the Function $$y = - 5 - 3 \sin \left( 5 x - \frac { \pi } { 2 } \right)$$

question 183

Multiple Choice

Find the phase shift of the function.
- $$y = - 5 - 3 \sin \left( 5 x - \frac { \pi } { 2 } \right)$$

• A) \(\frac { \pi } { 6 }\) units to the right
• B) \(\frac { \pi } { 2 }\) units to the left
• C) \(\frac { \pi } { 10 }\) units to the right
• D) \(\frac { \pi } { 10 }\) units to the left

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