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OpenStudy (anonymous):

test each equation for symmetry with respect to the x-axis, y-axis, and the origin. y=x^3-x

OpenStudy (anonymous):

well this is easy if u know the roots do u know the roots hint its really easy once u factor

OpenStudy (anonymous):

y=x(x-1)(x+1) hence x=0, x=1, x=-1

OpenStudy (anonymous):

since we know these are the points the graph turns at we can use them to test whether they are symmetrical or not

OpenStudy (anonymous):

http://www.wolframalpha.com/input/?i=+y%3Dx^3-x

OpenStudy (anonymous):

this is how the graph looks like

OpenStudy (anonymous):

so we test a point after -1 like -0.5

OpenStudy (anonymous):

and a point before 1 like 0.5

OpenStudy (anonymous):

if u tested it u will find it's not symmetrical along y axis

OpenStudy (anonymous):

it's also not symmetrical x axis

OpenStudy (anonymous):

(since its odd function i actually knew it)

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