Definition Of Even Function

The function f(x) is said to be 'even' if and only if f(x) is a real-valued function of a real variable x, and f(-x) = f(x).

More About Even Function

Sum of an even and an odd function is neither even nor odd.
Sum of two even functions is even, and any constant multiple of an even function is even.
The product of two even functions is even.

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Example of Even Function

The function f(x) = - 3x² + 4 is an even function as:
f(- x) = - 3(- x)² + 4
= - 3(x)² + 4 = f(x)
So, f(- x) = f(x) 

Solved Example on Even Function

Ques: Find whether the function f(x) = x⁸ + x² - 7 is an even function, or an odd function, or neither.

Choices:

A. neither even nor odd
B. data insufficient
C. odd function
D. even function
Correct Answer: D

Solution:

Step 1: f(x) = x⁸ + x² - 7
Step 2: f(- x) = (- x)⁸ + (- x)² - 7 = x⁸ + x² - 7
Step 3: Since both f(x)and f(- x)are equal, the function is an even function.

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