Q. The table shows the values of an even function for some inputs. \begin{array}{c|c}
x & f(x) \\hline
-4 & 2 \
-3 & \
-2 & 8 \
-1 & \
0 & 10 \
1 & \
2 & \
3 & \
4 & 0 \
\end{array}Complete the table.
Define Even Function: An even function has the property that f(x)=f(−x) for all x in the domain of the function. This means that the function is symmetric with respect to the y-axis. We can use this property to find the missing values in the table.
Use Symmetry Property: Since f(x) is even, f(−4) should be equal to f(4). The table shows f(−4)=2, so f(4) must also be 2.
Find f(4): Similarly, f(−3) should be equal to f(3). The table shows f(−3)=8, so f(3) must also be 8.
Find f(3): Next, f(−2) should be equal to f(2). The table shows f(−2)=10, so f(2) must also be 10.
Find f(2): Finally, f(−1) should be equal to f(1). The table shows f(−1)=−1, so f(1) must also be −1.
Find f(1): The value of f(0) is already given in the table as 0. Since f(0)=0, it confirms that the function is even because f(0)=f(−0).