Sets, Relations & Functions
General
Grade 11
Question:
<p>Let \(f\) satisfy \(f(10+x)=f(10-x)\) and \(f(20+x)=-f(20-x)\) for all \(x\in\mathbb{R}\). Which statement is correct?</p>
Even and periodic
Odd and periodic
Even, not periodic
Odd, not periodic
Step-by-Step Solution
<div class="solution"><p><strong>Key Idea:</strong> Combine two shifted symmetries to extract period and parity.</p><p><strong>Step 1:</strong> From $f(10+x)=f(10-x)$: $f(t)=f(20-t)$</p><p><strong>Step 2:</strong> From $f(20+x)=-f(20-x)$: $f(t)=-f(t-20)$, so $f(t+20)=-f(t)$</p><p><strong>Step 3:</strong> $f(t+40)=f(t)$ -- period 40.</p><p><strong>Step 4:</strong> From Step 1 and 2: $f(-x)=-f(x)$ -- odd.</p><p><strong>Answer: Odd and periodic (period 40)</strong></p><div class="trap-box"><strong>Trap:</strong> Even-about-a is not the same as ordinary evenness. Shift the centre first.<div class="key-concept"><strong>Key Concept:</strong> Two reflection symmetries \to periodicity; period = twice the distance between centres
Correct Answer: Odd and periodic with period 40