Math Problem Statement

Determine if the four given functions are even, odd, or neither based on their definitions or graphs.

Solution

Let's analyze each function shown in the image to determine if it is even, odd, or neither:

  1. Function rr (Top-left graph):

    • The function is symmetric with respect to the yy-axis. This means that for any xx, the function has f(x)=f(x)f(x) = f(-x).
    • This is the defining property of an even function.
    • Answer: Even
  2. Function ss (Top-right graph):

    • The function is neither symmetric with respect to the yy-axis nor the origin. It doesn't satisfy either f(x)=f(x)f(x) = f(-x) (even) or f(x)=f(x)f(x) = -f(-x) (odd).
    • Answer: Neither
  3. Function g(x)=6x4+5x2g(x) = -6x^4 + 5x^2 (Bottom-left):

    • Both terms in the expression have even powers of xx (4 and 2), which means for any xx, g(x)=g(x)g(-x) = g(x).
    • This satisfies the condition for an even function.
    • Answer: Even
  4. Function h(x)=4x5h(x) = 4x^5 (Bottom-right):

    • The term has an odd power of xx (5), and h(x)=h(x)h(-x) = -h(x), which is the defining property of an odd function.
    • Answer: Odd

Summary:

  • Function rr: Even
  • Function ss: Neither
  • Function g(x)=6x4+5x2g(x) = -6x^4 + 5x^2: Even
  • Function h(x)=4x5h(x) = 4x^5: Odd

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Here are five follow-up questions you might find interesting:

  1. What is the general rule for identifying odd and even functions from their algebraic expressions?
  2. Can a function be both even and odd? If so, what kind of function would that be?
  3. How can the symmetry of a graph help in determining if a function is even or odd?
  4. What would the graph of a function that is both even and odd look like?
  5. Why do even functions have symmetry around the yy-axis, and odd functions have rotational symmetry around the origin?

Tip: Always test a function by plugging in f(x)f(-x) and comparing it to f(x)f(x) to determine if it’s even, odd, or neither!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Function Symmetry
Polynomial Functions

Formulas

f(x) = f(-x) for even functions
f(-x) = -f(x) for odd functions

Theorems

Symmetry properties of functions

Suitable Grade Level

High School