Definition: Even Function A function that is symmetric about the y- axis. Algebraically: If f(x)= f(-x) the function is even
Definition: Odd Function A function that is symmetric about the origin. Algebraically: If f(-x)= -f(x) the function is odd
How to determine whether a function is even or odd given an equation. If all the exponents are even the function is even. Ex: If all the exponents are odd the function is odd. Ex: Neither even or odd. (mixed exponents) Ex:
How to determine whether a function is even or odd given a table. When the input values are opposites and the output values are the same the function is even. x -4 -3 -2 -1 1 2 3 4 y 17 10 5 When the input values are opposites and the output values are opposites the function is odd. x -4 -3 -2 -1 1 2 3 4 y -8 -6 6 8 This function is neither even or odd. x -4 -3 -2 -1 1 2 3 4 y -5