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Trig help: y = 20sin(0.5θ - 2) + 40?

I'm stuck in need help with the below problem. That's all the info for this question given and I'm lost. Thanks

If y = 20sin(0.5θ - 2) + 40 models the monthly temp for a certain city.

Use the equation to predict the temperature in the city during December.

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    8 years ago
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    y = 20sin(0.5θ - 2) + 40

    I presume θ is the month in number form. Then the average temperature in the city during December will be

    y = 20sin(0.5*12 - 2) + 40

    ≈ 41.4º

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