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Ch. 1 - Functions
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Capitolo 1, Problema 1.1.54

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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