College Algebra (10th Edition)

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Chapter 4 - Section 4.3 - Quadratic Functions and Their Properties - 4.3 Assess Your Understanding - Page 301: 93

Answer

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Work Step by Step

If $x$ is even, then: $ax^2$ is even, $bx$ is even and $c$ is odd, thus $ax^2+bx+c$ is odd. If $x$ is odd, then: $ax^2$ is odd, $bx$ is odd and $c$ is odd, thus $ax^2+bx+c$ is odd.
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