BASIC

CALCULU
S
(Module 3)

PREPARED BY:
MS. CHRISHELYN D. DACSIL
SHS TEACHER

NAME OF STUDENT: _____________________________________

STRAND AND SECTION: __________________________________

Good day our dear students!

Welcome to Basic Calculus: Module 3 for Grade 11!

This module was created and designed for you to learn and for you to be provided with fun and meaningful
activities which will enhance your skills in independent learning.

Please be reminded of the important activities to be accomplished upon the use of this module:

1. Please do the OPENING PRAYER before proceeding to the entire lessons and activities given for the
day.
Please take a moment of silence and proceed to the opening prayer.

Opening Prayer
Heavenly Father, who by the light of the Holy Spirit, did instruct the hearts of the faithful, grant that by the
same spirit that we may be truly wise and ever enjoy His consolation. All of these we pray in Jesus name.
Amen.

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them faithfully.
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accomplishing the self – learning module.
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neglected.
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frame.
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10. Once all the lesson and activities were accomplished, please do not forget to do the

CLOSING PRAYER. Please take another moment of silence and proceed to the closing prayer.

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understanding of the most essential learning competencies intended for this subject. We hope that you will
be fully equipped with the necessary knowledge that will enhance you into a wholesome human being.

TOGETHER EVERYONE ACHIEVES MORE!

Enjoy your module! Thank you and God bless!

SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL SELF-LEARNING MODULE

Grade: 11 Semester: First Semester

Core Subject Title: Basic Calculus No. of Hours/Semester: 80 hours

Core Subject Description:

This learning area will help you know how to determine the limit of a function, differentiate, and
integrate algebraic, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions in one variable, and to formulate
and solve problems involving continuity, extreme values, related rates, population models, and areas of
plane regions.

Introduction

Welcome to the Basic Calculus!

Calculus is one of the most important inventions in mathematics. Developed in the second half of the 17th
century by Isaac Newton and Gottfried Leibniz, it is now a fundamental area of mathematics and is a
powerful tool used extensively not only by mathematicians but also by engineers, scientists, economists and
others in a wide variety of applications. Calculus provides the language and concepts that allow us to model
natural phenomena.

MODULE 3

Topic/ Lesson Name LIMITS OF POLYNOMIAL, RATIONAL, & RADICAL FUNCTIONS

Content Standards The learners demonstrate an understanding of the basic concepts of limit and
continuity of a function.
Performance Standards The learners shall be able to formulate and solve accurately real-life problems
involving continuity of functions.
Most Essential Learning  apply the limit laws in evaluating the limit of algebraic functions:
Competencies polynomial, rational, and radical.
References (Books and  Cuaresma, Genaro A. et al. 2004. Analytic Geometry and
other learning portals or Calculus 1: A Worktext for Math 26. Los Baños, Laguna:
websites) Institute of Mathematical Sciences and Physics, University of
the Philippines.
 Department of Education-Bureau of Learning Resources. 2016.
Precalculus Learner's Material.
 Leithold, Louis. 1989. College Algebra and Trigonometry.
Addison Wesley Longman Inc., reprinted by Pearson Education
Asia Pte. Ltd., 2002.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Upon the completion of this module, you will be able to:

 apply the limit laws in evaluating the limit of algebraic functions: polynomial, rational, and
radical.

LET’S WARM- UP

Give the correct answer.

4 as 𝑥 approaches 1?
1−5 x
1. Which of the following is the limit of f ( x )= 2
1−3 x +4 x

a. -2 b. 0 c. -6 d. Does not exist

2. Evaluate lim √ x + 4.
x →0

a. 2 b. 3 c. 4 d. 5

3. What is the limit of g ( x )=2 x3 −4 x 2 +1 as x approaches to −1 ?

 a. −6 b. −5 c. −4 d. 1

4. Evaluate lim
√ 2 x+5 .
x →2 1−3 x

−3 1 1
a. b. 0 c. d.
5 2 6

5. What is the limit of g ( x )=3 x 4−2 x−1 as x approaches to 0 ?

a. −6 b. −5 c. −4 d. −1

KEY TAKEAWAYS

We presented limit theorems in our previous lesson. In the following statements, 𝒄 is a constant, and 𝒇 and
𝒈 are functions which may or may not have 𝒄 in their domains.

1. The limit of a constant is itself.

2. The limit of 𝑥 as 𝑥 approaches to 𝑐 is equal to c.

3. The Constant Multiple Theorem

4. The addition Theorem

5. The Multiplication Theorem

6. The Division Theorem

7. The Power Theorem

8. The Radical/Root Theorem

Module Content

In this lesson, we will illustrate how to use these limit theorems to evaluate the limits of polynomial,
rational and radical functions. We start with evaluating the limits of polynomial functions.

Example 1: Determine lim (5 x +1)

x →1

Solution: Applying the given theorems,

lim (5 x +1)=lim 5 x +lim 1 Addition

x →1 x→ 1 x→ 1

¿ 5 lim x +1 Constant Multiple

x→ 1

¿ 5 ( 1 ) +1 lim x=c
x →c

¿6

Therefore,

lim (5 x +1)=6
x →1

x
Example 2: Evaluate lim
x →2 x−3

lim x
x x →2 2
Solution: lim = = =−2 Division
x →2 x−3 lim x−3 −1
x →2

Therefore,
 x
lim =−2
x →2 x−3
3 2
Example 3: Determine lim (4 x −3 x +1)
x→−1

Solution: Applying the given theorems,

3 2 3 2
lim ( 4 x −3 x +1)= lim 4 x − lim 3 x + lim 1 Addition
x→−1 x →−1 x →−1 x→−1

3 2
¿ 4 lim x −3 lim x + 1 Constant Multiple
x →−1 x→−1

3 2
¿ 4 (−1) −3 (−1 ) +1 Power

¿−6

Therefore,
3 2
lim (4 x −3 x +1)=−6
x→−1

3 x −1
Example 4: Evaluate lim 2
x→−1 9 x +5 x−2

lim (3 x−1)
3 x −1 x →−1
Solution: lim 2
= 2
x→−1 9 x +5 x−2 lim (9 x +5 x−2)
x →−1

lim ( 3 x ) − lim 1
x →−1 x →−1
¿ Addition
lim (9 x ¿¿ 2)+ lim (5 x )− lim 2¿
x →−1 x →−1 x →−1

3 lim x− lim 1
x→−1 x→−1
¿ 2
¿ Constant Multiple
9 lim x +5 lim x − lim 2 ¿
x →−1 x →−1 x →−1

3 lim x− lim 1
x →−1 x →−1
¿ 2
¿ Power
9( lim x) +5 lim x− lim 2¿
x→−1 x →−1 x →−1

3 (−1 )−1 −4
¿ = =−2
9(−1) + 5 (−1 )−2 2
2

Therefore,

3 x −1
lim 2
=−2.
x→−1 9 x +5 x−2

Example 5: Evaluate lim √ x +16

x →0

Solution:
x →0
√
lim √ x +16= lim √ x +16
x→0
Radical/ Root rule

√
¿ lim x +16
x→ 0

¿ √ 0+16=√ 16=4

Therefore,

lim √ x +1 6=4
x →0
 Example 6: Evaluate
lim
1
√ 9+4 x 2
x→−
2

Solution:
lim
1
√ 9+4 x 2= √ lim1 ¿ ¿ Radical/ Root Rule
x→− x→−
2 2

√
2
¿ lim 9+4 lim x
1 1
x →− x→−
2 2

√ ( )
2
¿ lim 9+4 lim x
1 1
x →− x→−
2 2

√ ( )
2
−1
¿ 9+ 4
2

¿ √ 10

Therefore,
lim
1
√ 9+4 x 2= √ 10
x→−
2

ACTIVITY SHEET

NAME:

STRAND & SECTION:

WEEK NO.: SUBJECT TEACHER:

ASSESSMENT

A. ASSIMILATION

Evaluate the following limits.

1. lim √ x+16
x→−7

1
2. lim 2
x→−2 x +5

3. lim
x →2
√
3 2
x +3 x−6

3 x−2
4. lim
x →3 1−4 x
4 3 2
5. lim (8 x + 2 x −x −9)
x→−1

B. Reflection

As a person, we should know our own limits. Knowing our limits will help us know when to take a break. Do
you know your limits? How will you use it to your own advantage?

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Closing Prayer

We give you thanks Almighty Father through your son Jesus Christ for all the benefits you have given us to you who
live and reign forever and ever. Amen.

Well done! So you have successfully completed the activities and tasks for this module. It is expected that you have
 “Your EDUCATION is your Life. Guard it well.”
- Proverbs 4:13b

Name of Teacher Contact No. Consultation Day Consultation Hours

Ms. Chrishelyn D. Dacsil 0977-307-6602 Tuesday 1:00-5:00