Big Ideas Math Algebra 2, 2014
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8. Analyzing Graphs of Polynomial Functions
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Exercise 39 Page 217

A function f is an even function when f(- x)=f(x) for all x in its domain. A function f is an odd function when f(- x)=- f(x) for all x in its domain.

Odd

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Before we begin, let's recall two important definitions.

Let's see how the graphs of these types of functions look.

Consider the graphs above. We can see that for even functions, if (x,y) is on the graph, then (- x,y) is also on the graph. Meanwhile, for an odd function, if (x,y) is on the graph, then (- x, - y) is also on the graph. Now, consider the given function. h(x)=4x^7 Let's calculate h( - x).
h( - x)=4( - x)^7
h(- x)=4(- x^7)
h(- x)= - 4 x^7
Next, let's calculate - h(x).
- h(x)= - ( 4x^7 )
- h(x)=- 4 x^7
Finally, let's think about what these results tell us.
h(x) h(- x) - h(x)
4 x^7 - 4 x^7 - 4 x^7

Since h(- x)=- h(x), the function h is an odd function.