Even & Odd Functions: What Happens When Applied?

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Applying an even function to another even function results in an even function, as the property f(-x) = f(x) holds. When an odd function is applied to another odd function, the result is an odd function, since f(-x) = -f(x) is maintained. However, if an even function is applied to an odd function, the result is neither even nor odd, as the properties do not align. Understanding these transformations involves analyzing the function compositions and their behaviors under negation. Clarifying these concepts can aid in grasping the interactions between even and odd functions.
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If i had an even fuction and i applied another even function to it, would the end result still be even?

Other questions follow the same pattern, if i had an odd function and applied another odd function to it, would it still be odd?

And suppose i had an even function and applied an odd function to it, what would it be then?

I suppose the first question is true, the next two i had simply no idea, I can't tell what would happen to functions with many terms in if i spplied other functions to it. I'm not after to prove it, because I'm aweful at that :P But something to help me figure out the answer to these questions would be very helpful!

Thanks
 
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A function is even if f(-x)=f(x) and odd if f(-x)=-f(x). Write the composition as f(g(x)). Use whatever the rules are for f and g to compare f(g(-x)) to f(g(x)).
 
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