Complete question:
[tex] F(x) = -6x^5 + 4x^3 [/tex]
Which characteristic is correct for the function
a) odd
b) neither even nor odd
c) both even and odd
d) even
Answer:
a) odd
Step-by-step explanation:
Given the equation:
[tex] F(x) = -6x^5 + 4x^3 [/tex]
To test for even or odd let's perform the following:
F
Replace "x" with "-x"
Thus,
[tex] F(x) = -6x^5 + 4x^3 [/tex]
[tex] = -6(-x)^5 + 4(-x)^3 [/tex]
[tex] = 6x^5 + -4x^3 [/tex]
Since [tex] -6x^5 + 4x^3 [/tex] ≠ [tex]-6(-x)^5 + 4(-x)^3[/tex] the equation is not even.
Also, the signs changed, the equation is considered to be odd.
I.e f(x) = -f(x)
Correct answer is option (a) odd
