Why are linear functions sometimes symmetric about the y-axis but never symmetric about the x-axis

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lina2011 [118]3 years ago

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Test for symmetry about the x-axis: Replace y with (-y). Simplfy the equation. If the resulting equation is equivalent to the original equation then the graph is symmetrical about the x-axis. Example: Use the test for symmetry about the x-axis to determine if the graph of y - 5x2 = 4 is symmetric about the x-axis.
Test for symmetry about the y-axis: Replace x with (-x). Simplfy the equation. If the resulting equation is equivalent to the original equation then the graph is symmetrical about the y-axis. Example: Use the test for symmetry about the y-axis to determine if the graph of y - 5x2 = 4 is symmetric about the y-axis.
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