SOLUTION: Symmetry of a Graph y=x^2-9 Please Help!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks, Stephanie Jackins

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Question 311586: Symmetry of a Graph
y=x^2-9
Please Help!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks,
Stephanie Jackins
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Symmetry of a Graph
f(x) = x^2-9
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f(-x) = (-x)^2 - 9 = x^2-9
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-f(-x) = -x^2+9
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Since f(x) = f(-x) the graph is symmetric to the y axis.
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Since f(x) is not equal to -f(-x) the graph is not symmetric to the origin.
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Cheers,
Stan H.