Determine algebraically whether the graph is symmetric with respect to the x-axis, the y-axis, and the origin.

5) x2 + 2y4 = 5

Question

Determine algebraically whether the graph is symmetric with respect to the x-axis, the y-axis, and the origin.

5) x2 + 2y4 = 5

amistre64 · Answer

if we solve for y .....

amistre64 · Answer

the function looks to me to be even overall so wrtO seems out of the picture

amistre64 · Answer

x2 + 2y4 = 5

2y4 = 5-x^2

y = +- 4rt((5-x^2)/2)

amistre64 · Answer

if x=1  is the same as x=-1; theres a high chance its sym about the y axis

anonymous · Answer

as im getting "y" by itself how do I get rid of the power of 4?

amistre64 · Answer

take the 4throot

amistre64 · Answer

to undo a square, take the sqrt

to undo a cube, take the cbrt

to undo the nth, take the nroot th

amistre64 · Answer

hmmm, now that i think of it more, lets take this example

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