Determine Whether the Given Function Is Even, Odd, or Neither $$f ( x ) = - 5 x ^ { 5 } + x ^ { 3 }$$

question 141

Multiple Choice

Determine whether the given function is even, odd, or neither.
- $$f ( x ) = - 5 x ^ { 5 } + x ^ { 3 }$$

• A) Odd
• B) Neither
• C) Even

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