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This document introduces the concepts of odd and even functions through definitions, examples, and graphs. It defines even functions as those where f(-x) = f(x) and odd functions as those where f(-x) = -f(x). Examples are provided to demonstrate whether functions are odd, even, or neither. Exercises and homework problems are included for students to practice identifying odd, even, and neither functions.

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Functions 3

This document introduces the concepts of odd and even functions through definitions, examples, and graphs. It defines even functions as those where f(-x) = f(x) and odd functions as those where f(-x) = -f(x). Examples are provided to demonstrate whether functions are odd, even, or neither. Exercises and homework problems are included for students to practice identifying odd, even, and neither functions.

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Innovative Approach in Mathematical Education for Maritime Students

2019-1-HR01-KA203-061000

5.3. ODD AND EVEN FUNCTIONS

Aims
1) Introducing concept of odd/even function
2) Students learn how to differentiate odd/ even function analytically and graphically.
3) Understand the concept of drawing function graphics.
4) Introducing algebraic and polar forms

5.3.1. Even function

Definition:
A function is "even" when f (- x) = f (x) for all x. When you plug in -x, you get back the same function
with which you started.
Example 5.6
Are given function f(x)= 3x2 – 5x4 odd or even?
f(- x) = 3(-x)2 – 5(-x)4 = 3x2 – 5x4
f(-x) = f(x) given function is even.
Even functions are symmetric about the y-axis. Graphics remain unchanged when reflected across the
y-axis.

Graphic 1: Even function y= x4 + x2

Figure 5.8 Even function y= x4 + x2

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5.3.2. Odd function

Definition:

A function is "odd" when f (- x) = - f (x) for all x. When you plug in -x, you get back the negation of
the function with which you started.

Example 5.7
Are given function f(x)= 4x3 + 7x odd or even?
f(-x) = 4(-x)3 + 7(- x) = -4x3 – 7x = - (4x3 + 7x)

Not even Odd


Odd functions are symmetric about the origin. The graph remains unchanged after a rotation of 180
degrees about the origin.
Graphic 2: Odd function y= x3 - x

Figure 5.9 Odd function y= x3 - x

1) Neither odd nor even functions

Majority of functions are neither odd nor even functions. All of these "other" functions are referred
to as "neither", when being compared to the odd and even function definitions.
Example 3: Are given function f(x) = 5х2 + 3х + 5 odd or even?
f( -x) = 5(-x)2 + 3 (- x) + 5 = 5x2 - 3x + 5 = - (5x2 + 3x – 5)
f(-x) ≠ f(x) 5х2 + 3х + 5 ≠ 5x2 - 3x + 5 Not even
f(-x)≠ -f(x) - (5x2 + 3x – 5) ≠ - (5х2 + 3х + 5) Not odd
This function is neither.
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5.3.3. Exercises
Task 5.1 Is this function odd, even or neither

Task 5.2 Is this function odd, even or neither

5.3.4. Homework
1. y = 2x2 – 3x + 6
2. y = x2 + 3x + 1
3. y = 3x2 + 5x - 4
4. y = x2 + x + 2
5. y = 3x2 – 7x – 6

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