Precalculus: Concepts Through Functions, A Unit Circle Approach to Trigonometry (3rd Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32193-104-1
ISBN 13: 978-0-32193-104-7

Chapter 1 - Functions and Their Graphs - Section 1.3 Properties of Functions - 1.3 Assess Your Understanding - Page 75: 41

Answer

$\text{Even }$

Work Step by Step

Recall: a) A function is said to be odd, when every number $x$ in its domain, the number $-x$ is also in the domain such that $g(-x)=-g(x)$ b) A function is said to be even, when every number $x$ in its domain, the number $-x$ is also in the domain such that $g(-x)=g(x)$ Replace in the given function $-x$ with $x$ to evaluate $g(-x)$. $g(-x)=\dfrac{1}{(-x)^2} \\g(-x)=\dfrac{1}{x^2} \\g(-x)=g(x)$ Therefore, the function $g(x)$ is even.
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