Determine If the Function Is Even, Odd, or Neither $$f ( x ) = ( x + 5 ) ( x + 8 )$$

question 367

Multiple Choice

Determine if the function is even, odd, or neither.
- $$f ( x ) = ( x + 5 ) ( x + 8 )$$

• A) Even
• B) Odd
• C) Neither

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Definitions:

Smooth Muscle

A type of muscle found in the walls of internal organs and blood vessels, which is not under conscious control.

Cardiac Muscle

Specialized muscle tissue found only in the heart, characterized by involuntary control and the presence of intercalated discs for synchronized contraction.

Striated

Striped; marked by stripes or bands.

Spontaneous Contraction

Involuntary and automatic contraction of muscles, often referring to the muscles in various organs such as the heart.