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P5 Topic 2: Hyperbolic functions
Graphs and properties: cosh ax backmore
Change the value of a and describe the geometric symmetry of the curve.





Summary

  • cosh ax is an example of an even function, ie., f(-x) = f(x)
  • The curve has reflection symmetry about the y-axis.
  • cosh ax ³ 1 for all values of a or x
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