Thomas' Calculus 13th Edition

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ISBN 13: 978-0-32187-896-0

Chapter 1: Functions - Additional and Advanced Exercises - Page 39: 11

Answer

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Work Step by Step

Assuming function $f(x)$ is both even and odd, we have both $f(-x)=f(x)$ and $f(-x)=-f(x)$. Combining the two equations, we get $f(x)=-f(x)$ or $2f(x)=0$ which gives $f(x)=0$ for every $x$ in the domain of $f$.
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