Determine Algebraically Whether the Function Is Even, Odd, or Neither $$f ( x ) = 5 x ^ { 4 } - x ^ { 2 }$$

question 236

Multiple Choice

Determine algebraically whether the function is even, odd, or neither.
- $$f ( x ) = 5 x ^ { 4 } - x ^ { 2 }$$

• A) even
• B) odd
• C) neither

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