for all x in the domain of f(x), or odd if, f(−x) = −x, for all x in the domain of f(x), or neither even nor odd if neither of the above are true statements. A kth degree polynomial, p(x), is said to have even degree if k is an even number and odd degree if k is an odd number
Read https://www.wyzant.com/resources/answers/2997/how_do_you_figure_out_how_to_determine_the_best_method... and I think that will answer your question (: