Math Problem Statement

Determine whether the given functions are even, odd, or neither based on their graphs or equations.

Solution

From the image you uploaded, we are tasked with determining whether the given functions are even, odd, or neither based on their graphs or equations.

1. The function rr (graph on the left):

  • The graph of rr is a straight line with a negative slope, indicating a linear function.
  • A function is odd if f(x)=f(x)f(-x) = -f(x), and linear functions of the form f(x)=mx+bf(x) = mx + b (where m0m \neq 0 and b=0b = 0) are odd.
  • Since the line passes through the origin and has a negative slope, this function is odd.

2. The function ss (graph on the right):

  • The graph of ss appears symmetric with respect to the y-axis.
  • A function is even if f(x)=f(x)f(-x) = f(x). This symmetry suggests that s(x)s(x) satisfies the condition for being even.
  • Therefore, the function ss is even.

3. The function g(x)=2x5+3x2g(x) = -2x^5 + 3x^2:

  • To determine if the function is even, odd, or neither, check its terms:
    • x5x^5 is an odd power, and x2x^2 is an even power.
    • The term 2x5-2x^5 is odd, and 3x23x^2 is even.
  • Since this function contains both even and odd powers of xx, it is neither even nor odd.

4. The function h(x)=6x5+3x3h(x) = -6x^5 + 3x^3:

  • Both terms in h(x)h(x) are odd powers of xx (i.e., x5x^5 and x3x^3).
  • A function composed entirely of odd powers with coefficients behaves like an odd function, as f(x)=f(x)f(-x) = -f(x) holds for each term.
  • Therefore, the function h(x)h(x) is odd.

Summary:

  • Function rr: Odd
  • Function ss: Even
  • Function g(x)=2x5+3x2g(x) = -2x^5 + 3x^2: Neither
  • Function h(x)=6x5+3x3h(x) = -6x^5 + 3x^3: Odd

Would you like more details on any of these? Here are some related questions:

  1. How can you determine if a function is even from its equation alone?
  2. What are the geometric properties of even and odd functions?
  3. Why is a function with mixed even and odd powers (like g(x)g(x)) considered neither even nor odd?
  4. How do transformations like shifts affect whether a function is even or odd?
  5. What is the significance of symmetry in determining whether a function is even or odd?

Tip: Always check the behavior of a function by substituting xx with x-x to determine if it's even, odd, or neither!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Even and Odd Functions
Symmetry
Graphical Analysis

Formulas

Even function: f(-x) = f(x)
Odd function: f(-x) = -f(x)

Theorems

Even and Odd Function Theorem
Symmetry in Functions

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12