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General
Mathematics
Quarter 1 – Module 1:
Key Concept of Functions
General Mathematics – Grade 11
Self-Learning Module (SLM)
Quarter 1 – Module 1: Key Concept of Functions
First Edition, 2020

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 What I Need to Know

This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help you master
the Inverse of a One-to-one Function. The scope of this module permits it to be used
in many different learning situations. The language used recognizes the diverse
vocabulary level of students. The lessons are arranged to follow the standard
sequence of the course. But the order in which you read them can be changed to
correspond with the textbook you are now using.

The module is outlined in this manner:

• Lesson 1: Representation of Real-Life Situations Using Functions, Including
Piece-wise Functions
• Lesson 2: Evaluating Functions
• Lesson 3: Operations on Functions
• Lesson 4: Problem Solving Involving Functions

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. representation real-life situations using functions, including piece-wise
functions (M11GM-Ia-1);
2. evaluate different functions (M11GM-Ia-2);
3. perform the different types of operations on function (M11GM-Ia-3); and
solve various problems involving functions (M11GM-Ia-4).

What I Know

Multiple Choice. Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the chosen letter on a
separate sheet of paper.
1. Which of the following statements represents a function?
A. Students of their current age?
B. Countries to its capital?
C. A store to its merchandise
D. Teacher and student’s relationship
2. Which of the following diagram represents a relation that is not a function?
A. One–to–one
B. One–to–many
C. Many–to–one
D. None of the above
3. A method of determining whether or not a graph represent a function is called
the ___________________.

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 A. Diagonal Line test
B. Horizontal Line Test
C. Zigzag Line Test
D. Vertical Line Test
4. Given the relation 𝐴 = {(5,2, (7,4), (9,10), (𝑥, 5)}. Which of the following values for
x will make relation a function?
A. 7
B. 9
C. 4
D. 5
5. The perimeter of a rectangle is 28 cm. Which of the following express the area
of the rectangle in terms of the width x?
A. 28𝑥 − 𝑥²
B. 18𝑥 − 𝑥²
C. 14𝑥 − 𝑥²
D. 7𝑥 − 𝑥²
6. If 𝑓 (𝑥 ) = −2𝑥 2 − 3, find 𝑓(0).
A. -5
B. -3
C. 0
D. 3
7. If 𝑔(𝑥) = −8𝑥 + 1, find 𝑔(−2).
A. -7
B. 1
C. 10
D. 17
8. To evaluate a function is to ______________ the variable in the function with a
value from the function’s domain and compute the result.
A. omit
B. simplify
C. skip
D. substitute

7𝑥−1
9. If 𝑝(𝑥) = , find 𝑝(−2).
𝑥2 + 1
A. -3
B. -1
C. 1
D. 3
4 − 𝑥2, 𝑥 < 3
10. Given the piecewise function 𝑓(𝑥) = {√𝑥 + 7, 3 ≤ 𝑥 < 11. Find 𝑓(9).
|𝑥 − 4|, 𝑥 ≥ 11
A. ± 4
B. ± 3
C. ± 2
D. ± 1
11. Which of the following defines the sum of f + h given that f and h are
functions?
A. (𝑓 + ℎ)(𝑥) = 𝑓(𝑥) + ℎ(𝑥)
B. (𝑓 + ℎ)(𝑥) = 𝑓(𝑥)– ℎ(𝑥)
C. (𝑓 + ℎ)(𝑥) = 𝑓(𝑥) • ℎ(𝑥)
D. (𝑓 + ℎ)(𝑥) = 𝑓(ℎ(𝑥))
12. The process of obtaining a composite function is called ____________________.
A. composting function

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 B. compositing function
C. decomposition function
D. function composition
𝑓
13. Find ( ) (𝑥) = ________. 𝑓(𝑥) = 3𝑥 – 5 and 𝑔(𝑥) = 𝑥 2
𝑔
𝑥2
A.
3𝑥−5
3𝑥−5
B.
𝑥2
−2
C.
𝑥
D. 2𝑥 – 5
14. Which of the following yields the same result when (𝑔 ◦ 𝑔)(𝑥) is performed?
A. 𝑔 • 𝑔
B. 𝑓 • 𝑔
C. 𝑔 • 𝑓
D. 𝑓 • 𝑓
15. Given 𝑓(𝑥) = 2𝑥 and 𝑔(𝑥) = 𝑥 + 5, find (𝑓 ◦ 𝑔)(𝑥).
A. 2𝑥 + 5
B. 2𝑥 + 10
C. 𝑥 + 5
D. 𝑥 + 10
16. Find the three consecutive odd integers such that their sum is 237.
A. 76, 78, 80
B. 77, 79, 81
C. 78, 80, 81
D. 79, 81, 83
17. The wage of the certain job is thirty pesos per hour. Try to find the wages
equivalent to the first 5 hours. Let x be represents the number of working
hours, and f(x) as the total amount earned. Write the function that shows
the relationship.
A. 𝑓(𝑥) = 30 + 𝑥
B. 𝑓(𝑥) = 30 + 5𝑥
C. 𝑓(𝑥) = 30𝑥
D. 𝑓(𝑥) = 5𝑥
18. The distance measured on a map, varies directly with the actual distance. If
1 cm represents 25 km, how many kilometers are represented by 7 cm?
A. 172 km
B. 173 km
C. 174 km
D. 175 km
19. Find two real numbers whose sum is 8 and whose product is 16.
A. 4,4
B. 5,3
C. 8,8
D. 6,2
20. Lae bought 5 oranges and 6 apples for Php 120.00 only. How much is each
avocado if one orange costs Php 12.00?
A. Php 10.00
B. Php 15.00
C. Php 20.00
D. Php 25.00

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 Representation of Real-Life
Lesson
Situations Using Functions,
1 Including Piece-wise
Functions
Function is said to be the central idea in the study of mathematics. In many
situations, there is a mathematical function in which one quality according to some
definite rule.
Physical situations and number patterns can be represented by tables,
graphs, verbal rules and equations where their interrelationship can be studied and
analyzed (Bernabe, 2006).

What’s In

Activity 1. DO YOU KNOW ME?

Determine whether or not each relation is a function. Rest a check (✓) on the space
that corresponds your answer.

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Let us recall the definition of relation and function.

A function is a set of ordered pairs (x,y) such that no two ordered pairs have
the same x-value but different y-values, using functional notation, we can write f(x)
= y read as “f of x is equal to y”. In particular, if (1, 2) is an ordered pair associated
with the function f, then we say that f(2) = 1.

In Activity 1 (Do You Know Me) No. 1 each element in the domain {2, -6, 0,
-1}, is assigned to no more than on value in the range { 3, 5, -2, -5 }. Therefore, it is
a function. Meanwhile in No. 2 is not a function because (1, 3), (1, 4) and (2, 5), (2,
6) are ordered pairs with the same x-value but different y-values.

In Activity 1 (Do You Know Me) No. 3 is not a function since there is a
repetition to the input value. The domain { -4, -3, -4, -5} and the range { 1, 2, 3, 4 }.
Meanwhile in No. 4 each value matches to only one output value. The domain is {1,
2, 3, 4} and the range is { 3, 6, 9, 12}. Therefore, this relation is a function.

If we are given a set of ordered pairs, we can easily determine whether the
relation is a function or not by simply looking if each first element is used only once
in the given set.

In Activity 1 (Do You Know Me) No. 5, when the equation is solved for y we
have,
𝑥2 + 𝑦2 − 6 = 0 write the original equation
𝑥2 + 𝑦2 = 6 add 6 to both sides
𝑦2 = 6 − 𝑥2 subtract 𝑥 2
𝑦 = ±√6 − 𝑥 2 apply the square root method.

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 The symbol ± in the last equation shows that for all values of 𝑥 between −2
and 2, there are values of y, for example, if 𝑥 = 1, then 𝑦 = ± √6 − 12 = ±√5. Hence,
the equation does not define y as a function of x.

In activity 1 (Do You Know Me) No. 6, when the equation is solved for y we
have.
𝑥2 + 𝑦 = 5 write the original equation
𝑦 = 5 − 𝑥2 subtract 𝑥 2 to both side

In the equation 𝑦 = 5 − 𝑥 2 there is no value of x that makes the function y

undefined. Thus, the domain of 𝑦 = 5 − 𝑥 2 is the set of real numbers or {𝑥/𝑥 ∈ 𝑅}.

In activity 1 (Do You Know Me) No. 7 and 8 use the vertical line test to
determine whether the graph is function or not.

Using a vertical line test in activity 1 (Do You Know Me) No. 7 we have.

Thus, y is a function since the vertical line

intersect the graph in only 1 point.

Likewise, using the vertical line test in activity 1 (Do You Know Me) No. 8,
we have.

Thus, y is not function of x, two values of y

correspond to an x-value. That the vertical
line intersect the graph in two (2) points.

In previous studies, a relation was defined as a correspondence between two

variables, x and y. or as a set of ordered pair (x,y), where x, is related to y.
For instance, the price of a plot of land (y) is related to the number of square
meters of land bought (x); the monthly wages (y) of an employee is related to the
number hours the employee worked (x): the water bill paid for the month (y) is related
to the number of cubic meters of water consumed.

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 What’s New

Activity 2. TRY ME
The SSG Organization plans to sell cupcakes to raise a fund. A bakery charges
them P15.00 for the first 100 cupcakes. After the first 100 cupcakes they purchase
up to 150 cupcakes the bakery reduces the price to P13.50 per cupcake. After they
purchased150 cupcakes, the price lower to P10.00 per cupcake. Write a function
that models this situation.

In this scenario you need to use Piecewise function to model the situation.

What is It

Functions as representations of real-life situations.

Functions can often be used to model real situations. Identifying an
appropriate functional model will lead to a better understanding of various
phenomena.

Solution for Activity 2 (Try Me):

The cost of cupcakes can be presented by the piecewise function.
Let P = number of pieces of cupcakes
C = the price of cupcake

Example. A user is charge P300 monthly for a particular mobile plan, which includes
100 free text messages. Messages in excess of 100 are charged P1 each. Represent
the monthly cost for text messaging using the function t(m), where m is the number
of messages sent monthly.
Solution: the cost of text messaging can be express by the piecewise function:

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 Lesson

2 Evaluating Functions

Evaluating a function means replacing the variable in the function, in this

case x, with a value from the function’s domain and computing for the result. To
denote that we are evaluating 𝑓 at 𝑎 for some 𝑎 in the domain of 𝑓, we write 𝑓(𝑎).
If one thinks of the function machine, evaluating a function is similar to
providing our machines with a valid input.
To evaluate a function, we should:
• directly replace the indicated value to the given function;
• perform the indicated operation; and
• simplify the answer.

Example 1. Evaluate the following functions at 𝑥 = 1.5.

(a) 𝑓(𝑥) = 4𝑥 + 1
Solution:
• directly replace the value of x by 1.5 → 𝑓(1.5) = 4(1.5) +1
• perform indicated operation and simplify → 𝑓(1.5) = 6 + 1
𝑓(1.5) = 7 ■
(b) 𝑞(𝑥) = 𝑥 2 + 2𝑥– 2
Solution:
• substitute the value of x by 1.5 → 𝑞(1.5) = (1.5)2 + 2(1.5)– 2
• perform indicated operation and simplify → 𝑞(1.5) = 2.25 + 3 − 2
𝑞(1.5) = 3.25 ■
(c) 𝑔(𝑥) = √𝑥 + 2.5
Solution:
𝑔(1.5) = √(1.5) + 2.5
𝑔(1.5) = √4
𝑔(1.5) = ± 2 ■
2𝑥+1
(d) 𝑟(𝑥) =
𝑥−1
Solution:
2(1.5)+1
𝑟(1.5) =
(1.5)− 1
3+1
𝑟(1.5) =
0.5
𝑟(1.5) = 8 ■
(e) 𝐹(𝑥) = [𝑥] + 1, where [𝑥] is the greatest integer function
Solution:
𝐹(1.5) = [1.5] + 1
𝐹(1.5) = 1 + 1
𝐹(1.5) = 2 ■
Example 2. Find 𝑔(−4) and 𝑟(1), where g and r are as defined in the previous
example.
Solution:
This is not possible because -4 is not in the domain of 𝑔(𝑥) and 1 is not
in the domain of 𝑟(𝑥).

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Example 3. Evaluate the following functions, where f and q are as defined in
Example 1.
(a) 𝑓(3𝑥– 1)
Solution:
To evaluate 𝑓(3𝑥– 1), we need to replace all the x in 𝑓(𝑥) = 4𝑥 + 1
by (3𝑥– 1).
𝑓(3𝑥– 1) = 4(3𝑥 – 1) + 1
𝑓(3𝑥– 1) = 12𝑥 – 4 + 1
𝑓(3𝑥– 1) = 12𝑥 – 3 ■
(b) 𝑞(2𝑥 + 3)
Solution:
To evaluate 𝑞(3𝑥 + 3), replace all the 𝑥 in 𝑞(𝑥) = 𝑥 2 + 2𝑥 − 2 by (2𝑥 + 3).
𝑞(2𝑥 + 3) = (2𝑥 + 3)2 + 2(2𝑥 + 3)– 2
𝑞(2𝑥 + 3) = (4𝑥 2 + 12𝑥 + 9) + 4𝑥 + 6– 2
𝑞(2𝑥 + 3) = 4𝑥 2 + 16𝑥 + 13 ■

𝑥 2 + 2, 𝑥 ≤ 1
Example 4. Given 𝑞(𝑥) = { . Evaluate the following:
|𝑥 − 3|, 𝑥 > 1
(a) 𝑓(−5)
Solution:
To evaluate the piecewise function, we should identify first to which
condition the given value belongs. Since -5 belongs to the condition
𝑥 ≤ 1, we will be using the first function, 𝑥 2 + 2.
𝑓(−5) = (−5)2 + 2
𝑓(−5) = 25 + 2
𝑓(−5) = 27 ■
(b) 𝑓(5)
Solution:
With this value, 5 belongs to the condition 𝑥 > 1. Hence, we will be
using the second function, |𝑥 − 3|.
𝑓(5) = |5 − 3|
𝑓(5) = 2 ■
(c) 𝑓(1)
Solution:
Since 1 belongs to the condition 𝑥 ≤ 1, we will be using the first
function, 𝑥 2 + 2.
𝑓(1) = (1)2 + 2
𝑓(1) = 1 + 2
𝑓(1) = 3 ■

Lesson

3 Operations on Functions

The important concept that we need to understand in this lesson is that

adding, subtracting and multiplying two or more functions together will result in
another function. Dividing two functions together will also result in another function
if the denominator or divisor is not the zero function.

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A. Let 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥 + 1 and 𝑔(𝑥) = 2𝑥 2 . Find the following:
1. (𝑓 + 𝑔)(𝑥) 3. (𝑓 • 𝑔)(𝑥)
𝑓
2. (𝑓 − 𝑔)(𝑥) 4. ( ) (𝑥)
𝑔

Solutions:

1. (𝑓 + 𝑔)(𝑥) = 𝑓(𝑥) + 𝑔(𝑥) = (𝑥 + 1) + 2𝑥 2

= 2𝑥 2 + 𝑥 + 1 ■

2. (𝑓 − 𝑔)(𝑥) = 𝑓(𝑥) − 𝑔(𝑥) = (𝑥 + 1) − 2𝑥 2

= −2𝑥 2 + 𝑥 + 1 ■

3. (𝑓 • 𝑔)(𝑥) = 𝑓(𝑥) • 𝑔(𝑥) = (𝑥 + 1)(2𝑥 2 )

= 2𝑥 3 + 2𝑥 2 ■

𝑓 𝑓(𝑥) 𝑥+1
4. ( ) (𝑥) = = ;𝑥 ≠0 ■
𝑔 𝑔(𝑥) 2𝑥 2

2𝑥+1 3𝑥
B. If 𝑓(𝑥) = and 𝑔(𝑥) = , find the following:
𝑥−2 𝑥−2
1. (𝑓 + 𝑔)(𝑥) 3. (𝑓 • 𝑔)(𝑥)
𝑓
2. (𝑓 − 𝑔)(𝑥) 4. ( ) (𝑥)
𝑔

Solutions:
2𝑥+1 3𝑥
1. (𝑓 + 𝑔)(𝑥) = 𝑓(𝑥) + 𝑔(𝑥) = +
𝑥−2 𝑥−2

2𝑥+1+3𝑥
=
𝑥−2

5𝑥+1
= ■
𝑥−2

2𝑥+1 3𝑥
2. (𝑓– 𝑔)(𝑥) = 𝑓(𝑥)– 𝑔(𝑥) = −
𝑥−2 𝑥−2

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 2𝑥+1+3𝑥
=
𝑥−2
1−𝑥
= ■
𝑥−2
2𝑥+1 3𝑥
3. (𝑓 • 𝑔)(𝑥) = 𝑓(𝑥) • 𝑔(𝑥) = •
𝑥−2 𝑥−2
3𝑥(2𝑥+1)
=
(𝑥−2)2

6𝑥 2 +3𝑥
= ■
𝑥 2 −4𝑥+4

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

2𝑥+1 𝑥−2
= •
𝑥−2 3𝑥
2𝑥+1
= ■
3𝑥

Composition of Function

Examples:
A. Let 𝑓(𝑥) = 2𝑥 + 1 and 𝑔(𝑥) = 𝑥 2 – 2𝑥 + 2. Find: (1) (𝑓 ◦ 𝑔)(𝑥), (2) (𝑔 ◦ 𝑓)(𝑥).

Solutions:
1. (𝑓 ◦ 𝑔)(𝑥) = 𝑓(𝑔(𝑥)) = 2[𝑔(𝑥)] + 1
= 2(𝑥 2 – 2𝑥 + 2) + 1
= 2𝑥 2 – 4𝑥 + 4 + 1
= 2𝑥 2 – 4𝑥 + 5 ■

2. (𝑔 ◦ 𝑓)(𝑥) = 𝑔(𝑓(𝑥)) = [𝑓(𝑥)]2 – 2[𝑓(𝑥)] + 2

= (2𝑥 + 1)2 – 2(2𝑥 + 1) + 2
= (4𝑥 2 + 4𝑥 + 1)– (4𝑥 + 2) + 2
= 4𝑥 2 + 4𝑥 + 1– 4𝑥– 2 + 2
= 4𝑥 2 + 1 ■

B. If 𝑓(𝑥) = 2𝑥 + 1 and ℎ(𝑥) = 3𝑥, evaluate the following:

Solutions:
1. (𝑓 ◦ ℎ)(1) ∶ ℎ(𝑥) = 3𝑥 𝑓(𝑥) = 2𝑥 + 1
ℎ(1) = 3(1) 𝑓(3) = 2(3) + 1
ℎ(1) = 3 𝑓(3) = 7
𝑇ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑒𝑓𝑜𝑟𝑒, (𝑓 ◦ ℎ)(1) = 𝑓(ℎ(1)) = 𝑓(3) = 7 ■
2. (ℎ ◦ 𝑓)(1) ∶ 𝑓(𝑥) = 2𝑥 + 1 ℎ(𝑥) = 3𝑥
𝑓(1) = 2(1) + 1 ℎ(3) = 3(3)
𝑓(1) = 2 + 1 = 3 ℎ(3) = 9
𝑇ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑒𝑓𝑜𝑟𝑒, (𝑓 ◦ ℎ)(1) = ℎ(𝑓(1)) = ℎ(3) = 9 ■

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C. If 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥 2 + 2 and 𝑔(𝑥) = , find the values of the following:
𝑥
1. (𝑓 ◦ 𝑔)(2) 2. (𝑔 ◦ 𝑓)(2) 3. (𝑔 ◦ 𝑔)(2)
Solutions:

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1. (𝑓 ◦ 𝑔)(2): 𝑔(𝑥) = 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥 2 + 2
𝑥
𝑔(2) = 22 = 1 𝑓(1) = 1 + 2 = 3
Therefore, (𝑓 ◦ 𝑔)(2) = 𝑓(𝑔(2)) = 𝑓(1) = 3 ■

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2. (𝑔 ◦ 𝑓)(2) ∶ 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥 2 + 2 𝑔(𝑥) =
𝑥
2 1
𝑓(2) = (2)2 + 2 𝑔(6) = =
6 3
𝑓(2) = 4 + 2 = 6
Therefore, (𝑔 ◦ 𝑓)(2) = 𝑔(𝑓(2)) = 𝑔(6) = 13 ■

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3. (𝑔 ◦ 𝑔)(2): 𝑔(𝑥) =
𝑥
2 2
𝑔(2) = = 1 𝑔(1) = = 2
2 1
Therefore, (𝑔 ◦ 𝑔)(2) = 𝑔(𝑔(2)) = 𝑔(1) = 2 ■

Lesson
Problem Solving Involving
4 Functions
A problem is a situation in which we do not have an immediate solution, we
do not know instantly how to solve it. We want or need to solve it. In a mathematical
problem, every situation involves mathematical reasoning. It’s time now for you to be
exposed to the real application of functions, to experienced solving real-life problems
involving functions.

The four steps that can be used to solve verbal problems are listed below.

1. READ the problem. To solve a verbal problem, first read the problem carefully and
explore what the problem is about.
• Identify what information is given.
• Identify what you are asked to find.
• Choose a variable to represent one of the unspecified numbers in the
problem

2. PLAN the solution. After defining the variable, find a word sentence to suggest an
equation for the number (s). Use the expressions to replace the world sentence by
an equation.

3. SOLVE the problem. To solve the equation, familiarize yourself with the properties
of equality- addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. To simplify, use
PEMDAS rule for series of operations.

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4. EXAMINE the solution if necessary. Use the solution of the equation to write a
statement that settles the problem. Check that the conclusion agrees with the
problem situation or satisfies all conditions of the problems. If the conclusions do
not “check”, it is good to rework the problem.

Example 1. The distance measured on a map, varies directly with the actual
distance. If 1 cm represents 25 km, how many kilometers are represented by 7 cm?
Solution:
Let 𝑓(𝑥) be the actual distance.
Let 𝑥 be the distance measured on a map representing the actual distance.
Since the distance measured on a map varies directly with the actual
distance, then 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑘𝑥

If 𝑥1 = 1, then 𝑓(𝑥1 ) = 𝑓(1) = 𝑘(1) = 25

Hence, 𝑘 = 25. Thus 𝑓(𝑥) = 25𝑥
If 𝑥2 = 7, then 𝑓(𝑥2 ) = 25(7) = 175

Therefore, a distance of 7 cm on the map is equivalent to an actual distance

of 175 km.

Example 2. Hart decided to save his money in a piggy bank. He started with an initial
deposit of P50.00 and then, deposited P15.00 each week. How much has he deposited
at the end of five weeks? 8 weeks?
Solution:
Let 𝑓(𝑥) = represents his total saving
Let 𝑥 = represents the number of weeks
Then, the equation is 𝑓(𝑥) = 50 + 15𝑥 or 𝑓(𝑥) = 50 + 15𝑥

Substitute the given values of x (the number of weeks), we get P125.00 in 5

weeks, and P170.00 in 8 weeks.

Example 3. A taxi driver charges his passenger P25.00 as initial fee and an
additional P1.00 for every 500 meters traveled during the entire trip.
(a) write the function that shows the relationship
(b) how much will a passenger pay if he traveled a total of 25km? 38 km?
Solution:
(a) 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑃25 + 𝑥(𝑃1.00)
𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑃1.00𝑥 + 25
where: 𝑥 = number of 500m distances traveled
𝑓(𝑥) = amount due
25 000𝑚
(b) In 25 km, there are fifty 500-m from = 50
500𝑚
Hence, when 𝑥 = 50, 𝑓(𝑥) = 25 + 50(𝑃1.00) = 𝑃75.00

38000𝑚
In 38 km, there are seventy-six 500-m from = 76
500𝑚
Hence, when 𝑥 = 76, 𝑓(𝑥) = 25 + 76(𝑃1.00) = 𝑃101.00

Example 4. Find the dimensions of a rectangle whose perimeter is 56 cm if the length

is 4 cm greater than the width.

Solution:
Let 𝑥 = be the width
𝑥 + 4 = be the length
Equation: 𝑃 = 2𝑙 + 2𝑤

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 56 = 2(𝑥 + 4) + 2𝑥
56 = 2𝑥 + 8 + 2𝑥
4𝑥 + 8 = 56
𝑥 = 12
Therefore, the dimensions of the rectangle are 12 cm and 16 cm.

Example 5. Two years ago, Xenon was three times as old as her nephew was then.
In five years. Xenon will be only two times as old as her nephew. How old is each?

Solution:
Let x be the age of Xenon now
Let y be the age of her nephew now

Equation 1. 𝑥 − 2 = 3 (𝑦 − 2) → 𝑥 = 3𝑦 – 4
Equation 2. 𝑥 + 5 = 2(𝑦 + 5) → 𝑥 = 2𝑦 + 5

Solving equations 1 and 2 simultaneously,

𝑦 = 9 and 𝑥 = 23
Therefore, Xenon is 23 years old and her nephew is 9 years old
Check: 𝑥 + 5 = 2(𝑦 + 5)
23 + 5 = 2(9 + 5)
28 = 2(14)
28 = 28

Example 6. Suppose that s(T) is the top speed (in km per hour) of a runner when the
temperature is T degrees Celsius. Explain what the statements 𝑠(15) = 12 and
𝑠(30) = 10 mean.
Solution:
The first equation means that when the temperature is 15°C, then the top
speed of a runner is 12 km per hour. However, when temperature rises to
30°C, the top speed is reduced to 10 km per hour.

Example 7. The velocity V (in m/s) of a ball thrown upward t seconds after the ball
was thrown is given by 𝑉(𝑡) = 20– 9.8𝑡. Calculate 𝑉(0) and 𝑉(1), and explain what
these results mean.
Solution:
𝑉(0) = 20– 9.8(0) = 20 and 𝑉(1) = 20– 9.8(1) = 10.2. These results indicate that
the initial velocity of the ball is 20 m/s. After 1 second, the ball is traveling
more slowly, at 10.2 m/s.

Example 8. Find the three consecutive odd integers such that their sum is 237.
Solution:
Let 𝑥 – first integer Equation: 𝑥 + 𝑥 + 2 + 𝑥 + 4 = 237
𝑥 + 2 – second integer 3𝑥 + 6 = 237
𝑥 + 4 – third integer 3𝑥 = 231
𝑥 = 77
Therefore, the three consecutive odd integers are 77,79,81

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 What’s More

Activity 2. PROVIDE ME WHAT I ASK

Direction: Provide what is asked in the following items:
____________1. Is the relation {(0,0), (1,1), (2, 4), (3, 9),…. (n, n²)…}?
____________2. Given the domain of 𝑦=√2−𝑥 using set builder notation.
____________3. A person is earning P600 per day to do a certain job. Express the total
salary S as a function of the number n of days that the person work.
____________4. Square of side x are cut from each corner of 8 in x 5 in in rectangle
(see figure), so that its sides can be folded to make a box with no top.
Define a function in terms of x that can represent the volume of this
box.

____________5. You are a crew at 7/11 Convenience store that pays an hourly wage
P30.00 and 1.5 times the hours wage for the extra hours if you work
for more than 40 hours a week. Write a piecewise function that gives
the weekly pay P in term of the number of hours h your work.

Activity 3. EVALUATE
1. Evaluate the following functions at 𝑥 = −2.
(a) 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥 − 3
(b) 𝑔(𝑥) = 𝑥 3 − 2𝑥 + 5
3
(c) ℎ(𝑥) = √𝑥 2 + 𝑥 + 3
𝑥 2 +1
(d) 𝑝(𝑥) =
𝑥−4
(e) 𝑞(𝑥) = |𝑥 − 3|, where |𝑥 − 3| means the absolute value of 𝑥 – 3

9 − 𝑥2, 𝑥<2
2. Given (𝑥) = {√𝑥 + 7, 2 ≤ 𝑥 < 10 , give the values of the following:
|𝑥 − 4|, 𝑥 ≥ 10

(a) 𝑓(2)
(b) 𝑓(12.5)
(c) 𝑓(−3)
(d) 𝑓(5)
(e) 𝑓(1.5)

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Activity 4. MATCH IT!
In this activity, you will be asked to perform operations on functions as
presented earlier in this module. To make it more convenient for you, answers are
provided at the right side. All you have to do is to draw a line on the matching
functions you are to operate at the left to its corresponding answers at the right.
Functions are provided inside the box for your reference. Have fun matching!

Activity 5. SOLVE IT!

Solve the problem below:
1. Jessmar bought some notebooks and ballpens for P160.00. A notebook costs
P12.00 while a ballpen costs P4.00.

a. Write the function showing the relation between the number of

notebooks and the number of ballpens bought.

b. Construct a table to show the possible combinations of the number of

items that can be bought.

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 What I Have Learned

Based on the concepts that you learn from this module, complete all the
following sentences.
1. ______________ is a rule that relates values from a set of values (called the domain)
to a second set of values (called the range).

2. ______________ is the set of all possible values that variable x can takes.
3. A graph represents a function if and only f each vertical line intersects the graph
at most __________________.

4. Evaluating functions means _______________________ the variable in the function,

in this case x, with a value from the function’s domain and computing for the result.

5. Evaluating a function is similar to providing our machines with a

______________________.
To evaluate functions, we simply:

6. _______________________ the indicated value to the given function;

7. _______________________ the indicated operation; and

8. _______________________ the answer.

Functions, like numbers, are added, subtracted, multiplied and divided. If f and g
are functions,
9. The sum of 𝑓 + 𝑔 is defined as _____________________.

10. The difference f – g is defined as (𝑓– 𝑔)(𝑥) = ____________________.

11. The product 𝑓 • 𝑔 is defined as (𝑓 • 𝑔)(𝑥) = ____________________.

𝑓
12. The quotient is defined as _______________________.
𝑔

13. The process of obtaining composite function is called ________________________.

14. The notation (𝑓 ◦ 𝑔) is read as _______________________.

15. (𝑓 ◦ 𝑔)(𝑥) = __________________.

What I Can Do

This section involves real-life application on functions. Read and understand

the problem carefully and show your complete solution.

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 1. Humprey moves x meters backward after walking 7 meters forward. If he
walks a total distance of 12 meters, then how far is he now from the starting point?

Solution:

2. The length of a rectangle is twice its width. When the length is increased
by 5 and the width is decreased by 3, the new rectangle will have a perimeter of 52.
Find the dimensions of the original rectangle.

Solution:

Assessment

Multiple Choice. Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the chosen letter on a
separate sheet of paper.
1. Which of the following diagram represents a relation that is not a function?
A. One–to–one
B. One–to–many
C. Many–to–one
D. None of the above
2. Which of the following statements represents a function?
A. Students of their current age?
B. Countries to its capital?
C. A store to its merchandise
D. Teacher and student’s relationship
3. A method of determining whether or not a graph represent a function is called
the ___________________.
A. Diagonal Line test
B. Horizontal Line Test
C. Zigzag Line Test
D. Vertical Line Test
4. Which of the following letters will pass the vertical line test?
A. V
B. X
C. Y
D. Z
5. The altitude of a plane is a function of the times since take off. What is the
dependent variable?
A. Time
B. Speed
C. Altitude

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 D. All of the above
6. To evaluate a function is to ______________ the variable in the function with a
value from the function’s domain and compute the result.
A. omit
B. simplify
C. skip
D. substitute
7. If 𝑓(𝑥) = −2𝑥 2 − 3, find 𝑓(0).
A. -5
B. -3
C. 0
D. 3
8. If 𝑔(𝑥) = −8𝑥 + 1, find 𝑔(−2).
A. -7
B. 1
C. 10
D. 17
9. Given 𝑞(𝑥) = |𝑥 2 − 9|. Find 𝑞(2).
A. -5
B. -4
C. 4
D. 5
10. If ℎ(𝑥) = 3𝑥 2 + 2𝑥– 1, find ℎ(−1).
A. -5
B. -3
C. 0
D. 3
11. Which of the following defines the difference of f - h given that f and h are
functions?
A. (𝑓 + ℎ)(𝑥) = 𝑓(𝑥) + ℎ(𝑥)
B. (𝑓 + ℎ)(𝑥) = 𝑓(𝑥) − ℎ(𝑥)
C. (𝑓 + ℎ)(𝑥) = 𝑓(𝑥) • ℎ(𝑥)
D. (𝑓 + ℎ)(𝑥) = 𝑓(ℎ(𝑥))
12. The process of obtaining a composite function is called ___________________.
A. composite function
B. compositing function
C. decomposition function
D. function composition
13. Which of the following notation is read as “h composed with g”?
A. ℎ(𝑔)
B. ℎ ◦ 𝑔
C. ℎ • 𝑔
D. 𝑔 ◦ ℎ
14. Given 𝑓(𝑥) = 2𝑥 and 𝑔(𝑥) = 𝑥 + 5, find (𝑓 ◦ 𝑔)(𝑥).
A. 2x + 5
B. 2x + 10
C. x + 5
D. x + 10
15. Given 𝑓(𝑥) = 4𝑥 and 𝑔(𝑥) = 𝑥– 3, find (𝑓 ◦ 𝑔)(3).
A. 0
B. 1
C. 2
D. 3

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 16. Alvin bought 5 mangoes and 4 avocados for Php 23.00 only. How much is
each avocado if one mango costs Php 3.00?
A. Php 1.00
B. Php 2.00
C. Php 3.00
D. Php 4.00
17. A 100- gallon tank is initially full of water and being drained at a rate of 5
gallons per minute. How much water left in the tank after 4 minutes?
A. 70
B. 75
C. 80
D. 85
18. The function A described by 𝐴(𝑠) = 𝑠2 gives the area of the square. Find the
area when the side measures 8 inches.
A. 16
B. 25
C. 36
D. 64
19. After 2 minutes of running, Joan has a heart rate of 82 heartbeats per
minute. After 3 minutes she has a heart rate of 86 heartbeats per minute.
What will be her heart rate after 10 minutes of running?
A. 114
B. 110
C. 106
D. 102
20. At a skating rink, an ice skater pays an initial amount of Php 50 plus Php
10 for every hour of use. If an skater spends 6 hours in the rink, the
amount spend would be
A. 100
B. 110
C. 200
D. 310

Additional Activities

This section includes supplementary activities related to the key concepts of

functions.
Try This!
1. As the lightning strikes, the time between the flash that we see and the thunder
that we hear depends on the distance that we are from where the lightning struck.
A table for this function is shown below.

a. Write a formula for this function. Use the letters d and t

b. Graph the data in the table by letting the x-axis represent distance and y-axis
represent time
c. Why does it seem reasonable that the graph of this function should go through the
origin?

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What I Know What’s More What I Have Learned
1. A Activity 2 1. Relation
2. B 1. Yes, it is a function 2. Domain
3. D 2. {𝑥: 𝑥 ∈ 𝑅, 𝑥 ≤ 2} 3. once
4. C 3. 𝑆 = 600𝑛 4. replacing/substituting
5. C 4. 40𝑥 − 26𝑥 2 + 4𝑥 3 /4𝑥 3 − 5. valid input
6. D 26𝑥 2 + 40𝑥 6. replace/substitute
7. D 30ℎ, 𝑖𝑓 0 ≤ ℎ ≤ 40 7. perform
8. B 5. 𝑃(ℎ) = {
45ℎ − 600, 𝑖𝑓 ℎ > 40 8. simplify
9. A 9. (𝑓 + 𝑔)(𝑥) = 𝑓(𝑥) + 𝑔(𝑥)
10. A Activity 3 10. 𝑓(𝑥)– 𝑔(𝑥)
11. A 1. (a) −5 11. 𝑓(𝑥) • 𝑔(𝑥)
12. D (b) −9 𝑓 𝑓(𝑥)
3
12. ( ) (𝑥) =
13. B 𝑔 𝑔(𝑥)
(c) √5
14. A 5 13. Function composition
(d) − 14. “f composed with g”
15. B 6
16. B (e) 5 15. 𝑓(𝑔(𝑥))
17. C 2. (a) ±5
18. D (b) 8.5
19. A (c) 0
20. A (d) 2√3
(e) 6.75 What I Can Do
Activity 4 1. Let x = distance travelled
Assessment 1. 2𝑥 2 − 2𝑥 going backward
Let y = from starting point
1. B 2. -24 to last position
2. A 7– 𝑥 = 𝑦 (mathematical
𝑥+1 translation from statement 1)
3. D
3. 7 + 𝑥 = 12 (mathematical
4. A 3𝑥+1 translation from statement 2)
5. B →𝑥 = 5, therefore by
6. B 4. 7𝑥 2 − 4𝑥 − 3 substitution in equation 1,
7. D 𝑦= 7−5
5. 3𝑥 2 − 2𝑥 − 1 𝑦 = 2
8. D
9. C Activity 5
10. B 1. (a) Let x = no. of notebooks 2. Let l be the length
11. B Let y = no of ballpens Let w be the width
12. D Eq.1 → 𝑙 = 2𝑤
Required Equation: Eq.2 → 2(𝑙 + 5) + 2(𝑤 − 3) = 52
13. B
2𝑙 + 2𝑤 = 48
14. B 12𝑥 + 4𝑦 = 160 𝑙 + 𝑤 = 24
15. A 𝑙 = 24 − 𝑤
16. B (b) Solving Eq. 1 & 2
17. C x 1 2 3 4 5 simultaneously,
𝑤 = 8, 𝑙 = 24
18. D y 37 34 31 28 25
19. A
20. B
Answer Key
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