25.7k views
1 vote
Determine whether the function f(x) = 3(x - 1)^4 is even or odd

1 Answer

4 votes

Answer:

The function is neither even nor odd.

Explanation:

the function is even if f(-x) = f(x)

The function is odd if f(-x) = -f(x)

We are given the function:

f(x) = 3(x-1)^4

Solving

f(x) = 3(x^4 -4x^3+6x^2-4x+1)

f(x) = 3x^4-12x^3+18x^2-12x+3

Now putting -x instead of x i,e f(-x)

f(-x) = 3(-x)^4-12(-x)^3+18(-x)^2-12(-x)+3

Solving

f(-x) =3x^4+12x^3+18x^2+12x+3

so, f(-x) ≠ f(x) The function is not even

and f(-x) ≠ -f(x) The function is not odd

Hence the function is neither even nor odd.

User Qmeeus
by
6.4k points
Welcome to QAmmunity.org, where you can ask questions and receive answers from other members of our community.