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MODULE 2
GENERAL MATHEMATICS

Introductory Message

For the Learner:

At the this subject you will demonstrates understanding and
appreciation of key concepts and principle of mathematics as applied, using
appropriate technology, in problem solving, communicating, reasoning,
making connections, representations, and decision in real life. And you will
be train to become critical and analytical thinkers and creative problem
solvers. Focuses on sufficient mastery of content through easy-to-follow
lesson presentation. Ensure college readiness and prepares for
entrepreneurship and promotes financial

Lesson
2
Evaluating a Functions

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Introduction

At the end of this lesson the student will be able to

 Evaluate a function using function notation using function notation.
 Interpret the meaning of x and f(x) from ordered pairs and an
equation.
 Identify and write functions related to formulas

Development
 SUBTSTITUTE ME !
Evaluate the function f ( x )=x 2+5x-4 for each replacement value of x.
a. 2
b. 0
c. -4
d. 5
e. -1
f. -3
g. -2

 How to evaluate a function?

When a function f is defined by y=f (x), then x is called the dependent
variable . Any element of the domain can be chosen as value of
independent variable. The resulting value determines the corresponding
value of the dependent variable y.
The value of the dependent variable y=f (x) that corresponds to a specific
values on an independent variable x is found by substituting x into the
function rule, then, simplifying the resulting expression such process is
called evaluating function.
Rule in Evaluating Function

Replace every x in the function rule f (x) with the given

replacement value, then, simplify the resulting numerical
expression.

EXAMPLE
 Evaluate the function f ( x )=x 2+3x-2 for each replacement value of x.
a. -3
b. 0
c. 2

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d. 3
SOLUTION:
a. If x=-3, then
f (−3 )=−3+3(-3)-2
¿ 9+( -9)-2
= -2

b. If x=0 ,then
f ( 0 )=02 +3 (0) -2
¿ 0+0 -2
= -2

c. If x=2, then
f ( 2 ) =22+3 (2) -2
¿ 4+ 6 -2
=8

d. If x=3, then
f ( 3 )=32+3 (3) -2
¿ 9+ 9 -2
= 16

A very important quantity in calculus is the expression:

f ( x+ h )−f ( x )
h

DIFFERENCE QUOTIENT
This quantity is called difference quotient. Specifically, the difference quotient is used in
the rate of exchange, a fundamental concept in calculus.

EXAMPLE
1 the difference quotient for each of the following function.
Find
a. f (x ) = 3x -1 b. f(x)= x2
c. f (x ) = √ x+ 3 d. f (x ) = 2x2 + x - 3

SOLUTION :
Replace x in function rule with the entire expression within the parentheses, then,
simplify the resulting expression.

a. f ( x ) = 3x -1

f ( x +h ) =3 ( x+h )−1=(3 x+3 h−1)

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f ( x+ h )−f ( x ) 3 x+ 3 h−1−(3 x−1)

=
h h
3 x +3 h−1−3 x+ 1
¿
h
3h
¿
h

=3
b. f(x)= x2

f ( x +h ) =(x +h)2 = x2 +2 hx +h2

f ( x+ h )−f ( x ) 2
=x +2 hx+ h2−¿ ¿
h

x 2 +2 hx+ h2−x 2
¿
h

2hx +h 2
¿
h

= 2x+h

c. f (x ) = √ x+ 3

f ( x +h ) =√ (x +h)+ 3 = √ x+ h+3
f ( x+ h )−f ( x ) √ x+ h+3− √ x +3
=
h h

d. f (x ) = 2x2 + x - 3

f ( x +h ) =2( x+ h)2+ ( x +h )−3

¿ 2( x 2+ 2 hx+h 2)+ x +h−3

¿ 2 x2 + 4 hx +2 h2+ x +h−3

f ( x+ h )−f (x ) (2 x ¿¿ 2+ x−3)
=2 x 2+ 4 hx+2 h2 + x +h−3− ¿
h h

2 x 2 +4 hx+2 h2 + x +h−3−2 x 2−x+ 3

¿
h

4 hx +2 h2 +h
¿
h

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h(4 x+2 h+1)

¿
h

= 4x +2h +1
EXAMPLE
2 12:
Given
2
f ( x )= x +2 x−1 , if x< 2
{
5 x−3 , if 2≤ x ≤ 20 }
3 x−2 x ,if −4 ≤ x ←2
and
{
g ( x )= x+3 , if −2 ≤ x ≤1
2
x ,if x >1 }
Find :
5
a. f ( 0 )+ g ( π) b. f ( √ 5 ) + g ( )
6
SOLUTION
a. Since 0 < 2, f ( 0 )= (0)2 +2 ( 0 )−1=0+0−1=−1

Sinceπ > 1, g (π ¿= π 2

Therefore, f (0) + g (π ¿= -1+ π 2

b. Since 2≤ √5 ≤ 20 , f ¿ ) = 5 ¿ )-3=5 √ 5 -3
5 5 5 23
Since -2≤
6
≤ 1, g()()
6
=
6
+3=
6

5 −23 41
Therefore, f ¿ )- g ( )=¿ 5 √ 5 -3 =5 √ 5 -
6 6 6

ENGAGEMEN
T
2 x−1
A. IF the function f (x)= 2 x + x−3 , and G(x)= , find the following function values.
3

1. f (0) 2. f (3 )
2 1
3. f ( ) 4. f ( )
3 2
5. . f (−2) 6. f (0.2)
7. . G(0) 8. G(5)

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7
9. . G( ) 10. G(−7)
2
−13
11. f ( ) 12.G(0.5)
4

B. Find the function value

13. if F(x) = 5x -7, find F (4) and F ( -3)

14. if F(x) = 5-2x, find F (5) and F ( -4)
15. if F(x) = x2 + 2x -7, find F (1) and F ( -2)
16. if F(x) = 3x2 + x - 5, find F (0) and F (3)
17. if F(x) = -2x2 + 3x - 1, find F (5) and F ( -1)
18. if F(x) =x3 + 2x2 –x+1, find F (2) and F ( -2)
19. if F(x) = 2x3 +3 x -7,, find F (-1) and F ( -2)
x2 −3
20. if F(x) = , find F (3) and F ( -2)
x−1

ENRICHMENT
ACTIVITIES

PRACTICE MORE ! !

ax
A. Given g (x) = , determine the following.
a+ x
1. g(a)
2. g (ax)
3. g (2a)
4. g ( a+x )

5. g [ g ( a ) ]

f ( x +h¿−f ( x) )
B. Find the value of , h≠ 0 for each of the following
h
functions.
1. f ( x )=4 x +3
x
2. f ( x )= -1
2

x 2−1
3. f ( x )=
2
4. . f ( x )=x 2 +3
x−1
5. f ( x )=
2

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Assessment
\
A.Find the following function rule.
1. If
h ( x )=9−5 x , find h ( 2 m) ∧2h (m)
2. If h ( x )=x 2−x +4 , find h ( m+n ) ∧h ( m )+ h(n)
x−1 1 1
3. if h ( x )=
2−x ()
, find h
x
and
h( x)
2
4. If h ( x )=2 x−3 , find h( x ) and [ h ( x ) ]2

A.Find the function Rule

1. If
2
x +2
F ( x )= find F (0) and F (−3)
x−5
2 x 2−3
2. If F ( x )= find F (2) and F (−3)
3 x +1
3. If F ( x )=|2 x−9| , find F ( 4 ) and F (−5)
4. If F ( x )=|x 2−12| , find F (−3 ) and F (6)
5. if F ( x )=x 2 +7 x−1 , find ¿ F ( 0 )∨¿ and ¿ F (−3 )∨¿

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Structure and Sequence

1. LR is easy to understand.
2. Lessons shall be arranged from simple to complex.
3. Visuals and graphic organizers shall be available to facilitate better understanding of the
lesson.
4. Size of the letters and sentences shall be appropriate to the target learners.
5. Presentation shall be engaging and interesting.

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Material/ Textbook issued by the Department.

2. The learning competency shall be sub-tasked if it is necessary.

3. Content shall use pedagogical approaches that are suited to the new normal
4. Content shall be logically arranged from simple to complex.
5. It shall consider learner’s context, situations, individual needs and capabilities.
6. It shall provide activities that promote the development of higher cognitive skills
such as:
• Critical thinking
• Creative thinking
• Decision making
7. It shall be written in real-life context, interactive to arouse and sustain interest and
motivation of a learner.
8. It shall provide activities that develop:
• Basic Science processes
- Observing
- Asking questions
- Measuring
- Classifying
- Inferring
- Finding patterns
- Predicting
- Communicating

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