even function – Solved Problems

Which one of the following functions are even or odd or neither?
a) $\sin(x)$
b) $\cos(x)$
c) $\sin(x)\cos(x)$
d) $x \sin(x)$
e) $x^2$
f) $\sin(x) + \cos(x)$

Recall that a function is said to be even if $f(-x)=f(x)$ and odd if $f(-x)=-f(x)$ .

Solution
a) Odd $\sin(-x)=-\sin(x)$

b) Even $\cos(-x)=\cos(x)$

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