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Identifying Symmetry in Equations

The document explains how to identify symmetry in equations using graphical and algebraic tests for X-Axis, Y-Axis, and Origin symmetry. It provides definitions and conditions for each type of symmetry, along with an example equation to illustrate the tests. Additionally, it includes practice problems for both graphical and algebraic determination of symmetry.

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Identifying Symmetry in Equations

The document explains how to identify symmetry in equations using graphical and algebraic tests for X-Axis, Y-Axis, and Origin symmetry. It provides definitions and conditions for each type of symmetry, along with an example equation to illustrate the tests. Additionally, it includes practice problems for both graphical and algebraic determination of symmetry.

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Identifying Symmetry in Equations

Graphs of Equations on a coordinate plane can have symmetry with respect to the X-Axis, Y-Axis,
and/or the Origin. Some equations have no symmetry, and some equations have multiple types of
symmetry. Each type of symmetry can be determined individually using either graphical or algebraic
test methods. Testing for algebraic symmetry can aid in sketching the graphs of equations.

I. Graphical Test Even Functions have Odd Functions have


for Symmetry – Y-Axis Symmetry! Origin Symmetry!

X-Axis Symmetry: Y-Axis Symmetry: Origin Symmetry:


If the point (𝑥, 𝑦) If the point (𝑥, 𝑦) If the point (𝑥, 𝑦)
is on the graph, the is on the graph, the is on the graph, the
point (𝑥, −𝑦) is also point (−𝑥, 𝑦) is also point (−𝑥, −𝑦) is also
on the graph. on the graph. on the graph.

The X-Axis acts The Y-Axis acts If you spin the picture upside
like a mirror. like a mirror. down about the Origin, the graph
looks the same!

II. Algebraic Test for Symmetry –


X-Axis Symmetry: Occurs if “y” is replaced with “-y”, and it yields the original equation.

Y-Axis Symmetry: Occurs if “x” is replaced with “-x”, and it yields the original equation.

Origin Symmetry: Occurs if “x” is replaced with “-x” and “y” is replaced with “-y”, and it
yields the original equation.

Example: Determine whether the following equation has any type(s) of symmetry. 𝒙𝟐 + 𝒚𝟐 = 𝟏𝟔
𝑿 − 𝑨𝒙𝒊𝒔 𝑺𝒚𝒎𝒎𝒆𝒕𝒓𝒚 𝒀 − 𝑨𝒙𝒊𝒔 𝑺𝒚𝒎𝒎𝒆𝒕𝒓𝒚 𝑶𝒓𝒊𝒈𝒊𝒏 𝑺𝒚𝒎𝒎𝒆𝒕𝒓𝒚

𝒙𝟐 + (−𝒚)𝟐 = 𝟏𝟔 (−𝒙)𝟐 + 𝒚𝟐 = 𝟏𝟔 (−𝒙)𝟐 + (−𝒚)𝟐 = 𝟏𝟔

𝒙𝟐 + 𝒚𝟐 = 𝟏𝟔 𝒙𝟐 + 𝒚𝟐 = 𝟏𝟔 𝒙𝟐 + 𝒚𝟐 = 𝟏𝟔

Yes  X-Axis Symmetry Yes  Y-Axis Symmetry Yes  Origin Symmetry


Equation Symmetry - Practice Problems
A. Graphically determine what type(s) of symmetry, if any, are present.

1. 2. 3.

4. 5. 6.

B. Algebraically check for symmetry with respect to the x-axis, y-axis, and the origin.

1. 𝑦 = 𝑥2 + 4
2. 𝑦 = −𝑥 3 − 𝑥
3. 𝑦 = 2𝑥 − 10
4. 𝑥 = −𝑦 2 + 4
5. 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 25
6. 𝑦 = |𝑥| + 2
Answers:

Section A (Graphically) Section B (Algebraically)


1. Origin 1. Y-Axis
2. None 2. Origin
3. Y-Axis 3. None
4. X-Axis 4. X-Axis
5. X-Axis, Y-Axis, Origin 5. X-Axis, Y-Axis, Origin
6. None 6. Y-Axis

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