The derivative of an odd function is proven to be an even function using the limit definition of the derivative and the chain rule. An odd function satisfies the condition f(-x) = -f(x) for all x. By applying the chain rule to differentiate f(-x), it can be shown that the resulting derivative, f'(x), is even, meaning f'(-x) = f'(x). This establishes a clear relationship between the properties of odd functions and their derivatives.
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NWeid1 said:A function f is an even function is f(-x)=f(x) for all x and is an odd function is f(-x)=-f(x) for all x. Prove that the derivative of an odd function is even and the derivative of an even function is off. I get what even and odd functions are but I'm not sure how to rigorously prove this. Thanks.