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The document defines and provides examples of even and odd functions. Even functions satisfy f(-x) = f(x), meaning the function is symmetric with respect to the y-axis. Odd functions satisfy f(-x) = -f(x), meaning the function is symmetric with respect to the origin. Examples of an even function f(x)=x^2 and an odd function f(x)=x^3 are provided, along with their graphs to illustrate symmetry. The document also discusses verifying even and odd functions algebraically by replacing x with -x and comparing the original and new functions. Finally, it provides examples of determining if functions are increasing, decreasing, or constant over different intervals.

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Functions 1

The document defines and provides examples of even and odd functions. Even functions satisfy f(-x) = f(x), meaning the function is symmetric with respect to the y-axis. Odd functions satisfy f(-x) = -f(x), meaning the function is symmetric with respect to the origin. Examples of an even function f(x)=x^2 and an odd function f(x)=x^3 are provided, along with their graphs to illustrate symmetry. The document also discusses verifying even and odd functions algebraically by replacing x with -x and comparing the original and new functions. Finally, it provides examples of determining if functions are increasing, decreasing, or constant over different intervals.

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EVEN FUNCTIONS

Algebraically: f(-x) = f(x) for all x in the domain of f.

This means you take the function and plug in –x for x.


If you end up with the original equation, it is an even function or
symmetric with respect to the y-axis.

ODD FUNCTIONS
Algebraically: f(-x) = -f(x) for all x in the domain of f.

This means you take the function and plug in –x for x.


If you end up with the original equation but with negative sign, it is an odd
function or symmetric on opposite side with respect to the origin.
* Even and Odd Functions and Symmetry
A function is an even function if The graph shows
symmetry with respect to the y-axis.
𝒇 ( 𝒙 )= 𝒙 𝟐
The coordinates are . The
right side of the equation
does not change when is
replaced with

The left and right sides of


the graph are reflections of
each other.
The function
passes through Notice that the y-coordinate
the origin. stays the same.
A function is odd if The graph shows symmetry with
respect to the origin.

The coordinates are . The right


𝒇 ( 𝒙 )= 𝒙 𝟑 side of the equation does not
change when is replaced with
Every term on the right side of
the equation changes its sign if
is replaced with Notice the
signs of the coordinates.

The alternate opposite sides


show symmetry to each other.
The function
passes through the
origin.
(−𝟐 , 𝟐) (𝟐 ,𝟐)

It is an even
function.
(−𝟓 , −𝟓) (𝟓,− 𝟓)
It passes through the origin.
It is symmetrical on both sides of the y-axis.
(−𝟒 , 𝟒)
The function
 is odd.

(𝟒 , −𝟒)

It passes through the origin.


The alternate opposite sides show symmetry to each other.
Verifying Algebraically….
 Copy the original function
 Replace for every variable
 Simplify the function
 Compare to the original to determine its
symmetry
 Make a concluding statement with an algebraic
statement to support it.

EVEN
ODD
NEITHER
Are these functions even, odd, or neither?

Odd

Even

Neither
Increasing and Decreasing Functions
State the intervals on which the given function
is increasing, decreasing, and constant.
Increasing: Decreasing:

)
(−𝟐,𝟐) (𝟐,𝟐)

−∞ ∞
(𝟎,𝟎)
Constant:
none

(−𝟓,−𝟓) (𝟓,−𝟓)
Go from left to right like you’re walking a trail.
Remember to use x-coordinates.
Increasing: Decreasing:

−∞ ∞

Constant: none

(𝟐 , 𝟒)
Go from left to right like you’re walking a trail.
Remember to use x-coordinates.

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