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If the parent function f(x)= x^2 is modified to g(x)= 2x^2+1, which statement is true about g(x)?

A) it is an even function
B) it is an odd function
C) it is both an even and an odd function
D) it is neither an even or an odd function

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Answer: It’s A, even, I just took the test and it says it’s correct

Explanation:

User Echoblaze
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hello :
A) it is an even function because for all x in R :
f(-x) = 2(-x)²+1
= 2x²+1
f(-x) = f(x)
User Steven Liao
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