Lesson 5
Some Functions Have Symmetry
- Let's look at symmetry in graphs of functions
Problem 1
Classify each function as odd, even, or neither.
Problem 2
The table shows the values of an even function \(f\) for some inputs.
| \(x\) | -4 | -3 | -2 | -1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| \(f(x)\) | 2 | 8 | 10 | -1 | 0 |
Complete the table.
Problem 3
Here is the graph of \(y = x -2\).
- Is there a vertical translation of the graph that represents an even function? Explain your reasoning.
- Is there a vertical translation of the graph that represents an odd function? Explain you reasoning.
Problem 4
The function \(f\) is odd. Which statements must be true? Select all that apply.
A:
If \(f(5) = 2\), then \(f(\text-5) = 2\).
B:
If \(f(5) = 3\), then \(f(\text-5) = \text-3\).
C:
Reflection over the \(y\)-axis takes the graph of \(f\) to itself.
D:
Reflecting \(f\) across both axes takes the graph of \(f\) to itself.
E:
\(f(0) = 0\)
Problem 5
Find the exact solution(s) to each of these equations, or explain why there is no solution.
- \(\frac14 \sqrt[3]{d}=15\)
- \(\text- \sqrt[3]{e}=7\)
- \(\sqrt[3]{f-5}+2=4\)
Problem 6
Here is the graph of \(f\).
- Graph the function \(g\) given by \(g(x) = \text-f(x)\).
- Graph the function \(h\) given by \(h(x) = f(\text-x)\).
Problem 7
The graph models Priya's heart rate before, during, and after a run.
- What was Priya's approximate heart rate before and after the run?
- About how high did Priya's heart rate get during the run?
- Sketch what the graph would look like if Priya went for the run three hours later.