Describe how the graph of the function [math]h(x) = 6x^{6} – 2x^{2} – 1[/math] can be used to determine if the function is even or odd.

[list=1][br][*]Graph the function by hand or using a graphing calculator.[br][/*][*]Visually compare the parts of the graph to the right and left of the [math]y[/math]-axis.[br][/*][*]Describe the function [math]h(x)[/math] as an even or an odd function.[br][/*][/list][br]This applet is provided by Walch Education as supplemental material for their mathematics programs. Visit [url=http://www.walch.com/]www.walch.com[/url] for more information.