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even function

Var1995


this function is an even function but how? i replaced x with -x then how do i proceed?
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Re: even function

Dr. Strange
Use log(1-x)/(1+x) = log(1-x) - log(1+x)

Integrate separately from 0 to x

you will find f(x)

now find f(-x) by replacing x with -x and compare
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Re: even function

Var1995
could u tell me the function u r getting?
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Re: even function

Dr. Strange
f(x)= 2 + x*log(1-x/1+x) - log{(1-x)(1+x)} which is even
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Re: even function

Var1995
i got this but i m not getting '2' anywhere in my function.
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Re: even function

Dr. Strange
You are right. I made a mistake.There is no 2.