Table of contents

0. Functions7h 52m
1. Limits and Continuity2h 2m
2. Intro to Derivatives1h 33m
3. Techniques of Differentiation3h 18m
4. Applications of Derivatives2h 38m
5. Graphical Applications of Derivatives6h 2m
6. Derivatives of Inverse, Exponential, & Logarithmic Functions2h 37m
7. Antiderivatives & Indefinite Integrals1h 26m
8. Definite Integrals4h 44m
9. Graphical Applications of Integrals2h 27m
- Area Between Curves
  1h 18m
- Introduction to Volume & Disk Method
  1h 8m
10. Physics Applications of Integrals 3h 16m
- Kinematics
  1h 13m
- Work
  2h 3m
11. Integrals of Inverse, Exponential, & Logarithmic Functions2h 34m
12. Techniques of Integration7h 39m
13. Intro to Differential Equations2h 55m
14. Sequences & Series5h 36m
15. Power Series2h 19m
- Introduction to Power Series
  1h 9m
- Taylor Series & Taylor Polynomials
  1h 10m
16. Parametric Equations & Polar Coordinates7h 58m

0. Functions

Common Functions

Calculus

0. Functions

Common Functions

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Problem 1.1.54

Textbook Question

Even and Odd Functions

In Exercises 47–62, say whether the function is even, odd, or neither. Give reasons for your answer.

g(x) = x/(x² − 1)

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To determine if a function is even, odd, or neither, we need to evaluate the function at -x and compare it to the original function g(x).

Calculate g(-x) by substituting -x into the function: g(-x) = (-x)/((-x)² - 1).

Simplify g(-x): Since (-x)² = x², we have g(-x) = -x/(x² - 1).

Compare g(-x) with g(x): g(x) = x/(x² - 1) and g(-x) = -x/(x² - 1). Notice that g(-x) = -g(x).

Since g(-x) = -g(x), the function g(x) is odd. A function is odd if g(-x) = -g(x) for all x in the domain of the function.

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Key Concepts

Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.

Even Functions

A function is classified as even if it satisfies the condition f(-x) = f(x) for all x in its domain. This means that the graph of an even function is symmetric with respect to the y-axis. A common example of an even function is f(x) = x², where substituting -x yields the same output as substituting x.

Odd Functions

A function is considered odd if it meets the condition f(-x) = -f(x) for all x in its domain. This indicates that the graph of an odd function is symmetric with respect to the origin. An example of an odd function is f(x) = x³, where substituting -x results in the negative of the output for x.

Function Analysis

Analyzing a function involves evaluating its behavior under transformations, such as substituting -x for x. This process helps determine whether the function is even, odd, or neither. For the function g(x) = x/(x² - 1), one must compute g(-x) and compare it to g(x) and -g(x) to classify its symmetry.

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