<|system|>
Is $f(x) = 3^{x^2-3} - |x|$ an even function, odd function, or neither?

Enter "odd", "even", or "neither".</s>.
<|user|>
Can you answer based on context?
<|assistant|>
$$f(-x) = 3^{(-x)^2-3} - |-x| = 3^{x^2-3} - |x| = f(x) $$which means $f$ is $\text{even}$.