Aaron H.
asked • 02/15/16function even odd or neither
f(x)= x/x2-2
what is f(-x)?
what is -f(x)?
Is f(x) even odd or neither?
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Mark M. answered • 02/15/16
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A function is even if f(-x) = f(x). A function is odd if f(-x) = -f(x).
f(-x) = (-x)/[(-x)2-2] = -x/ (x2 - 2) = -f(x)
So, the function is odd.
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Marlene S.
A function is "even" when f(x) = f(-x), for all x
A function is "odd" when -f(x) = f(-x), for all x
A function is neither when neither of the above hold.
02/15/16