Determine Whether the Equation Has a Graph That Is Symmetric $y = - 8 x ^ { 4 } - 4 x - 7$

question 93

Multiple Choice

Determine whether the equation has a graph that is symmetric with respect to the y -axis, the x-axis, the origin, or none
of these.
- $y = - 8 x ^ { 4 } - 4 x - 7$

• A) \(y\)-axis only
• B) x-axis only
• C) origin only
• D) none of these

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