SOLUTION: Determine algebraically whether the function is even, odd, or neither F(x) = 3x^2 - 1

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Question 1123236: Determine algebraically whether the function is even, odd, or neither
F(x) = 3x^2 - 1

Answer by ikleyn(52788)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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F(-x) = 3*(-x)^2 - 1 = 3*x^2 -1 = F(x),


hence, the function F(x) is even.


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