Note that the graph of an even function has even symmetry, which means that it is symmetric about the y-axis. On the other hand, the graph of an odd function has odd symmetry, which means that it is symmetric about the origin.
Graph:
Even, odd, or neither?odd
Practice makes perfect
We will graph the following rational function using a graphing calculator. Then, we will determine whether the function is even,odd, or neither.
f(x)=4x^2/2x^3-x
To draw a graph on a calculator, we first press the Y= button and type the function in one of the rows. Having written the function, we can push GRAPH to draw it.
