Math Problem Statement

Вкажіть із наведених функцій парну. Оберіть одну правильну відповідь.

Solution

The question asks to identify which of the given functions is even ("парну" in Ukrainian). Let's solve it.

Step 1: Recall the definition of an even function.

A function f(x)f(x) is called even if: f(x)=f(x)f(-x) = f(x) for all xx. Geometrically, even functions are symmetric about the yy-axis.

Step 2: Analyze each option.

  • (A) y=x+5y = x + 5: Substituting x-x: f(x)=x+5x+5f(-x) = -x + 5 \neq x + 5 This is not even.

  • (B) y=cos(cosx)y = \cos(\cos x): Substituting x-x: f(x)=cos(cos(x))=cos(cosx)f(-x) = \cos(\cos(-x)) = \cos(\cos x) Since cos(x)=cos(x)\cos(-x) = \cos(x), this function is even.

  • (C) y=sin(sinx)y = \sin(\sin x): Substituting x-x: f(x)=sin(sin(x))=sin(sinx)=sin(sinx)f(-x) = \sin(\sin(-x)) = \sin(-\sin x) = -\sin(\sin x) This is not even.

  • (D) y=x4y = \sqrt[4]{x}: Substituting x-x: f(x)=x4f(-x) = \sqrt[4]{-x} Since roots of negative numbers are undefined in the real numbers, this is not a valid even function.

  • (E) y=x5y = x^5: Substituting x-x: f(x)=(x)5=x5x5f(-x) = (-x)^5 = -x^5 \neq x^5 This is not even.

Step 3: Conclusion.

The correct answer is (B) y=cos(cosx)y = \cos(\cos x).


Would you like a detailed explanation of even vs odd functions or how to analyze similar problems? Here are five follow-up questions to expand on this topic:

  1. What is the definition of an odd function, and how does it differ from an even function?
  2. Can a function be both even and odd? Provide examples or explanations.
  3. How can you test whether a function like y=x2+1y = x^2 + 1 is even or odd?
  4. What are the graphical characteristics of even functions?
  5. How does the periodicity of trigonometric functions like sinx\sin x and cosx\cos x relate to their symmetry?

Tip: Even functions are symmetric about the yy-axis, so visualizing their graphs can often help confirm their symmetry properties!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Symmetry
Even and Odd Functions
Trigonometric Functions

Formulas

f(-x) = f(x) (even function condition)
cos(-x) = cos(x) (symmetry of cosine function)
sin(-x) = -sin(x) (symmetry of sine function)

Theorems

Symmetry properties of even and odd functions
Behavior of trigonometric functions under negation

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-11