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Analyze the given functions to determine if they are even, odd, or neither.

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Observations:

  1. Functions and Even/Odd Analysis:
    • The given tasks involve checking whether the provided functions f(x)f(x) are even, odd, or neither.
    • This is done by evaluating f(x)f(-x) and comparing it to f(x)f(x) and f(x)-f(x).

Key Steps from Your Work:

  1. First Function: f(x)=x4f(x) = \sqrt{x} - 4

    • To test for evenness: Substitute x-x into f(x)f(x).
      • f(x)=x4f(-x) = \sqrt{-x} - 4.
      • Since f(x)f(x)f(-x) \neq f(x), it is not even.
    • To test for oddness: Check if f(x)=f(x)f(-x) = -f(x).
      • f(x)=(x4)=x+4-f(x) = -( \sqrt{x} - 4 ) = -\sqrt{x} + 4.
      • f(x)f(x)f(-x) \neq -f(x), so it is not odd.
    • Conclusion: f(x)f(x) is neither even nor odd.
  2. Second Function: f(x)=2x23x+4f(x) = 2x^2 - 3x + 4

    • Substitute x-x into f(x)f(x):
      • f(x)=2(x)23(x)+4=2x2+3x+4f(-x) = 2(-x)^2 - 3(-x) + 4 = 2x^2 + 3x + 4.
    • Compare f(x)f(-x) to f(x)f(x):
      • f(x)f(x)f(-x) \neq f(x), so it is not even.
    • Compare f(x)f(-x) to f(x)-f(x):
      • f(x)=(2x23x+4)=2x2+3x4-f(x) = -(2x^2 - 3x + 4) = -2x^2 + 3x - 4.
      • f(x)f(x)f(-x) \neq -f(x), so it is not odd.
    • Conclusion: f(x)f(x) is neither even nor odd.

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  4. Explanations for related concepts like symmetry in graphs?
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Tip:

When testing functions for evenness or oddness:

  • Even Function: f(x)=f(x)f(-x) = f(x) (Symmetric about the y-axis).
  • Odd Function: f(x)=f(x)f(-x) = -f(x) (Symmetric about the origin).

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Even and Odd Functions
Function Symmetry
Substitution in Algebra

Formulas

f(-x) = f(x) (even function)
f(-x) = -f(x) (odd function)

Theorems

Symmetry of even functions about the y-axis
Symmetry of odd functions about the origin

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12