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Ch. 1 - Functions
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Capitolo 1, Problema 1.1.60

Even and Odd Functions


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


sin x²

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Understand the definitions: A function f(x) is even if f(-x) = f(x) for all x in the domain, and odd if f(-x) = -f(x) for all x in the domain.
Consider the function given: f(x) = sin(x²). We need to check the behavior of f(-x) compared to f(x).
Calculate f(-x): Substitute -x into the function to get f(-x) = sin((-x)²). Since (-x)² = x², this simplifies to sin(x²).
Compare f(-x) and f(x): We find that f(-x) = sin(x²) = f(x), which matches the condition for an even function.
Conclude: Since f(-x) = f(x), the function sin(x²) is even. It does not satisfy the condition for an odd function, which would require f(-x) = -f(x).

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