Even & Odd Functions: What Happens When Applied?

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When applying even and odd functions, the results adhere to specific mathematical rules. If an even function is applied to another even function, the result remains even. Conversely, applying an odd function to another odd function yields an odd function. However, the composition of an even function and an odd function results in neither even nor odd. Understanding these properties is crucial for analyzing function behavior in mathematics.

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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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