Question

prove x^2 +x is odd, even, or neither.

Answer 1

you can prove by graphing...

Answer 2

one exponent is even
one is odd
neither

Answer 3

for a polynomial to be even, all exponents must be even
for odd, odd

Answer 4

if u mean odd function then
put -x in place of x

Answer 5

which explains the terminology

Answer 6

though it doesnt work in trig functions....

Answer 7

u will get

x^2 - x which is neither -f(x) or f(x)

so it is neither odd nor even

Answer 8

sure it does

Answer 9

@koopineapple did u mean odd function, even function etc.

Answer 10

yes

Answer 11

then for odd function f(-x) = -f(x) and for even function f(-x) = f(x)

try putting -x in place of x