Overview of functions even and odd - Online Tutor - Free Math Videos

The video tutorial explains the concepts of even and odd functions, focusing on their symmetry properties. It describes how even functions are symmetrical about the Y-axis, using parabolas as examples, and how odd functions are symmetrical about the origin, with cubic functions as examples. The tutorial also covers algebraic methods to determine if a function is even or odd by plugging in negative x values and analyzing the output.

What is the defining characteristic of an even function in terms of its graph?

How can you visually determine if a graph is symmetric about the Y-axis?

What is the significance of the origin when discussing odd functions?

Describe the process of testing if a function is odd using reflections.

What algebraic test can be used to determine if a function is even?

Explain how you would determine if a function is odd using its output values.

What is the relationship between the symmetry of a graph and its function type?