Even or odd function

Question

F(x)= -8x^3 + 5x^2 - 2

Answer 1

In this case, the order of the polynomial tells you whether it is even or odd.  The polynomial:
-8x^3 + 5x^2 - 2
is a 3rd order polynomial since the highest power that "x" is raised to is "3" and 3 is odd.