Points For Each Graph: Is The Graph Symmetric?
1 10 Pts For Each Graph Is The Graph Symmetric With Respect To The
Identify whether each given graph is symmetric with respect to the x-axis, y-axis, and the origin. Provide only "Yes" or "No" answers for each type of symmetry for each graph.
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Symmetry in graphs is a fundamental aspect of understanding the properties of functions and their visual representations. Recognizing symmetry helps in graphing functions more efficiently and understanding their behaviors across different axes and points. The three common types of symmetry are symmetry with respect to the x-axis, y-axis, and the origin.
Symmetry with respect to the y-axis typically indicates that the function is even. Mathematically, a function \(f(x)\) is even if for all \(x\), \(f(-x) = f(x)\). Graphs exhibiting y-axis symmetry mirror across the vertical axis, which means the left side of the graph is a mirror image of the right side. This property simplifies the analysis of even functions and is often seen in parabolic shapes, cosine graphs, and other symmetric functions.
Symmetry with respect to the x-axis occurs when for each \((x, y)\) point on the graph, the point \((x, -y)\) is also on the graph. This kind of symmetry is less common in functions since it would violate the definition of a function unless it is not a function in the strict sense. Graphs symmetric across the x-axis are typically in the form of multiple-valued functions or graphs representing relations rather than functions.
Symmetry with respect to the origin, also known as rotational symmetry of 180 degrees, occurs when for each \((x, y)\) point, the point \((-x, -y)\) is also on the graph. This is characteristic of odd functions, where \(f(-x) = -f(x)\). Such graphs are symmetric with respect to the origin and include functions like odd powers of polynomials and sine functions.
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