Thread: Two quick questions.

Right now were having a functions test soon, and i need quick help fast please


One Q is :

Explain, without graphing, why 2x^2 -1=y^2 is not a function, explain specifically what rule it breaks.


2Q:
Determine algebraically if the funciton is even,odd or neither. Justidy your answer.

f(x)=2x^2 +1

( i know we have to do the f(-x) and -f(-x) stuff, but i dont understand how to do it)


PLEASE HELP

Originally Posted by clearlyjunk

One Q is :

Explain, without graphing, why 2x^2 -1=y^2 is not a function, explain specifically what rule it breaks.

every x-value can only be mapped to one y-value


2Q:
Determine algebraically if the funciton is even,odd or neither. Justidy your answer.

f(x)=2x^2 +1

f(-x) = ?

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now i need only help on the second one.

Originally Posted by clearlyjunk

now i need only help on the second one.

You have been given help on the second one! You need to go back and review the criterion for a function to be even if the hint given to you means nothing.

Originally Posted by skeeter

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...i was looking for more of an expanded explaination

Originally Posted by clearlyjunk

...i was looking for more of an expanded explaination

... and I asked you to contribute to the problem by determining f(-x).

Originally Posted by skeeter and revised by Mr F

... and I asked you to contribute to the solution by determining f(-x).

Actually, I think you meant the above


Note to the OP: When a hint is given, it's expected that you make an effort to use the hint.

Edit: After sufficient time has passed to have properly thought about the hint I will re-open the thread.