In the general sine wave equation y = A sin(B(x - C)) + D, what specific feature of the graph does the constant 'C' represent?
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Phase shift
The phase shift (C) indicates how far the graph is shifted horizontally from its standard position. 'A' represents amplitude, 'D' represents vertical shift, and 'B' relates to the period.
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- In the sine wave equation y = A sin(B(x - C)) + D, which feature describes the horizontal shift of the graph?