Lesson 6

This is the second of two lessons where students learn to identify odd and even functions. Previously, students learned to identify characteristics of graphs of odd and even functions. They then focused on specific points, and concluded the lesson by summarizing that a function \(f\) is even if \(f(x)=f(\text-x)\) and a function \(g\) is odd if \(g(x)=\text-g(\text-x)\). In this lesson, the focus is on equations and justifying if a function is even, odd, or neither using only the equation. This lesson also marks a transition to working primarily with functions written in terms of \(x\) and not in terms of another function.

Students are given opportunity to make use of structure as they complete the graphs of an even function, an odd function, and a function that is neither (MP7). They also learn to use an input of \(\text-x\) when determining if a function is even, odd, or neither from the structure of its equation.

Technology isn't required for this lesson, but there are opportunities for students to choose to use appropriate technology to solve problems. We recommend making technology available.

Provide access to tracing paper for students who need support visualizing the transformations.