Determine If the Function Is Even, Odd, or Neither $f ( x ) = 0.5 x ^ { 2 } + | x | + 3$

question 88

Multiple Choice

Determine if the function is even, odd, or neither.
- $f ( x ) = 0.5 x ^ { 2 } + | x | + 3$

• A) Odd
• B) Even
• C) Neither

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