<s>[INST] For what values of a ​​the function $y=x^6+ax^3-2x^3-2x^2+1$ is even I want to know for what valuyes this function is even
I know that $f(x)=f(-x)$ to proove that function is even. how its helps me?$$y=x^6+ax^3-2x^3-2x^2+1$$
Thanks!
 [/INST] $$f(x)=f(-x)\\
x^6+ax^3-2x^3-2x^2+1=x^6-ax^3+2x^3-2x^2+1\\
(a-2)x^3=(2-a)x^3
$$
So for what values of $a$ is this equality satisfied?
$$a-2=2-a\iff 2a=4\iff a=2$$
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