SOLUTION: Is the function even,odd, or neither f(x)= 2x^3-x

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Question 1165146: Is the function even,odd, or neither
f(x)= 2x^3-x
Found 2 solutions by ikleyn, Boreal:
Answer by ikleyn(52778) About Me  (Show Source):
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It is the sum (an algebraic sum) of two odd functions;


hence, it is an odd function.


Answer by Boreal(15235) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
f(-x)=-2x^3+x
This equals -f(x), so odd function
It is symmetric around the origin.
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