Is the function f(x) = 5x^6 + 8x^2 – 16 even, odd or neither? Precalculus Functions Defined and Notation Symmetry 1 Answer Konstantinos Michailidis Oct 4, 2015 The function is even because f(-x)=f(x) Answer link Related questions What functions have symmetric graphs? What are some examples of a symmetric function? What is a line of symmetry? What is rotational symmetry? Is the function f(x) = x^2 symmetric with respect to the y-axis? Is the function f(x) = x^2 symmetric with respect to the x-axis? Is the function f(x) = x^3 symmetric with respect to the y-axis? What is the line of symmetry for f(x) = x^4? Is the graph of the function f(x) = 2^x symmetric? Is f(x)=x^2+sin x an even or odd function? See all questions in Symmetry Impact of this question 2414 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License