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

question 287

Multiple Choice

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

• A) Odd
• B) Neither
• C) Even

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