Which statement best describes how to determine whether f(x) = x² – X + 8 is an even function?

1. Determine whether -x²-(-x)+8 is equivalent to x²-x+8
2. Determine whether (x)²-x+8 is equivalent to x²-x+8
3. Determine whether -x²(-x)+8 is equivalent to -(x²-x+8)
4. Determine whether (-2)²-(-x)+8 is equivalent to -(x²-x+8)​