Even Odd Functions
A parabola y = x2 is an even function. That means if x = 2 or x = -2 y = 4
y = (-2)2 = (-2)(-2) = 4 and y = 22 = (2)(2) = 4
To the left is the graph of a parabola. Notice that if x = 2 or -2 the graph is exactly
4 units above the x axis
and the coordinates of that point are (2, 4) or (-2, 4)
Graphically that means if you rotate the parabola's graph around the y axis
the appearance of the graph will not change.
Is the parabola a one to one function?
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To the left is the graph of the cosine function.
Is it even or odd?
Is it one to one?
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To the left is the graph of the cubic function y = x3
.
Is it even or odd?
Is it one to one?
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To the left is the graph of the sine function y = sin (x)
.
Is it even or odd?
Is it one to one?
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