SOLUTION: Is f(x)=1/3x^3+2 an even or odd function?

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Question 209356: Is f(x)=1/3x^3+2 an even or odd function?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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Is f(x)=1/3x^3+2 an even or odd function?
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-f(-x) = -[(-(1/3)x^3+2] = (1/3)x^3 - 2
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f(-x) = (-1/3)x^3 + 2)
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Since f(x) does not equal f(-x) is not even.
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Since f(x) does not equal -f(-x) it is not odd.
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