General Mathematics

Quarter 1 – Module 2:
Evaluating Functions

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Module 2
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General Mathematics
Quarter 1 – Module 2:
Evaluating Functions
Introductory Message
This Self-Learning Module (SLM) is prepared so that you, our dear learners,
can continue your studies and learn while at home. Activities, questions, directions,
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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 key concepts of functions specifically on evaluating functions. 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.

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. recall the process of substitution;
2. identify the various types of functions; and
3. evaluate functions.

What I Know

Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the chosen letter on a separate sheet of
paper.

1. Which of the following is a polynomial function?

a. f ( x) = 2 x 2 − 10 x + 7 3
c. p ( x) = x − 7
b. g ( x) = 4 x 2 − 3 x + 8 s ( x) = 2 m − 1
d.
2. What kind of function is being illustrated by f ( x) = 2 x 3 − 3 x + 5 ?
a. Rational Function c. Greatest Integer Function
b. Constant Function d. Absolute Value Function
3. Find the function value given h( x) = 17 + 8 x of x = 4d .
a. 17 − 32d c. 17 + 32d
b. 17 − 32d 2 d. 17 + 32d
2

4. Which of the following shows a logarithmic function?

a. f ( x) = 8 x 3 + 8 x
c. f ( x) = 3 − 6
b. f ( x) = log 9 81 d.
f ( x) = x − 1 − 8
5. Find the function value given h( x) = 7 x − 11 , if x = 8m + 3 .
a. 56m + 10 2
c. 56m + 10
b. 56m − 10 2
d. 56m − 10

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6. Which of the following is the value of the function f ( x) = 3 x 2 − 15 x + 5 + 3 given
x = 3?
a. 25 c. 19
b. 16 d. 10
7. Evaluate the function h( x) = x + 31 given x = 2.5.
a. 34 c. -33
b. -34 d. 33
3
8. Give the value of the of the function c( x) = 5 x − 18 at c(3) .
a. 117 c. 153
b. 27 d. 63
2
9. Evaluate: h( x) = 5 x − 8 x + 12 given x = 5.
a. 22 c. 97
b. 145 d. -3
2
10. Find the value of the function h( x) = 5 x − 4 if x = 4 .
a. 80 c. 16
b. 2 19 d. 4
2
11. Evaluate the function f ( x) = 3 x − 5 x + 2 given x = 2 x + 5 .
a. 12 x 2 + 50 x + 52 2
c. 12 x − 50 x + 52
b. 12 x 2 + 65 x + 77 2
d. 12 x − 65 x + 77
2x 2 − 5
12. Given h( x) = , determine h(5).
3
a. -15 c. 15
5 5
b. −
3 d. 3
x 2
13. Evaluate the function k ( x) = 5 if x = .
3
a. 3
5 c. 5
b. 25 d.
3
25
2 x 2 − 3x + 7
14. Given g ( x) = , determine g (2) .
3x − 4
9 8
a.
2 c. 7
9 8
b. − −
2 d. 7
3x + 7
15. For what values of x can we not evaluate the function f ( x) = ?
x2 − 4
a. ±4 c. ±2
b. ±3 d. ±1

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 Lesson

1 Evaluating Functions

Finding the value of “x” for most of the students is what Mathematics is all about.
Sometimes, it seems to be a joke for the students to evaluate an expression, like
what is shown by the illustration.
Find x.
Here it is!

If you want to learn how to find the value of “y”, well then, you are in the right page.
WELCOME to your second module!

What’s In

Before we begin, let’s go back to the time when you first encounter how to evaluate
expressions.

Do you still remember?

Given the following expressions, find its value if x = 3.

1. x−9
2. 3x + 7

3. x 2 + 4 x − 10
4. 2 x 2 − 6 x + 26
5. 3𝑥𝑥 3 − 6

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 We have learned that, in an algebraic expression, letters can stand for numbers.
And to find the value of the expression, there are two things that you have to do.

1. Replace each letter in the expression with the assigned value.

First, replace each letter in the expression with the value that is assign to it.
To make your calculations clear and accurate, enclose the numbers you're
substituting in parentheses. The value that is given to a variable stays the same
throughout the entire problem, even if the letter occurs more than once in the
expression.

However, since variables "vary", the value assigned to a particular variable may
differ from every problem.

2. Perform the operations in the expression using the correct order of

operations.
Once you've substituted the value for the letter, do the operations to find the
value of the expression. Don't forget to use the correct order of operations: first
do any operations involving exponents, then do multiplication and division, and
finally do addition and subtraction!

If in the first activity, you do the same process in order to arrive with these answers,
then this module would be very easy for you.

Solutions:

Given the following expressions, find its value if x = 3.

1. x−9
Since x = 3, replace x by 3 in
= x−9 the expression, then subtract
= (3) − 9 9.
= −6

2. 3x + 7

= 3x + 7 Following the steps, substitute x

= 3(3) + 7 by 3. Multiply it by the numerical
=9+7 coefficient 3 and add 7

= 16

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3. x 2 + 4 x − 10
After replacing x by 3, get
= x 2 + 4 x − 10 the square of 3 which is 9.
= (3) 2 + 4(3) − 10 Add it to the product of 4
and 3. Lastly, subtract 10
= 9 + 12 − 10
from its sum.
= 11

4. 2 x 2 − 6 x + 26
Simply each term inside
= 2 x 2 − 6 x + 26 the parenthesis which
= 2(3) 2 − 6(3) + 26 results to 18. Subtract 18
from it and 26.
= 18 − 18 + 26
= 26

5. 3x 3 − 6
Get the cube of 3 which is
= 3x 3 − 6
27. Then, multiply it to 3 to
= 3(3) 3 − 6 get 81. Finally, subtract 6.
= 3(27) − 6
= 81 − 6
= 75

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 What’s New

Types of Functions
Read and analyze some of the common types of functions that you might encounter
as you go on with this module.

Types of Description Example

Function
Constant A constant function has the same output y=7
Function value no matter what your input value is.
Because of this, a constant function has
the form f ( x) = b , where b is a constant
(a single value that does not change).
Identity Function TThe identity function returns the same f ( 2) = 2
value and uses as its argument. It can be
expressed as f ( x) = x , for all values of x.

Polynomial A polynomial function is defined by

Function y = a 0 + a 1 x + a 2 x 2 + ... + a n x n , where n is a
0 1 2
non-negative integer and a , a , a
,…, n ∈ R.
 Linear The polynomial function with degree one. y = 2x + 5
Function It is in the form y = mx + b
 Quadratic If the degree of the polynomial function is y = 3x 2 + 2 x + 5
Function two, then it is a quadratic function. It is
2
expressed as y = ax + bx + c , where a ≠ 0
and a, b, c are constant and x is a
variable.
 Cubic A cubic polynomial function is a y = 5 x 3 + 3x 2 + 2 x + 5
Function polynomial of degree three and can be
3 2
denoted by f ( x) = ax + bx + cx + d ,
where a ≠ 0 and a, b, c, and d are
constant & x is a variable.
Power Function A power function is in the form y = ax b f ( x) = 8 x 5
where b is any real constant number.
Many of our parent functions such as
linear and quadratic functions are
functions.

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 Rational Function A rational function can be represented by
p( x) x 2 − 3x + 2
a rational fraction say, in which f ( x) =
q( x) x2 − 4
numerator and denominator are
polynomial functions of x, where q(x) ≠ 0.
Exponential This function is in the form y = 2x
function y = ab x , where x is an exponent and a
and b are constants. (Note: only b is
raised to the power x; not a.) If the base b
is greater than 1, then the result is
exponential growth.
Logarithmic Logarithmic functions are the inverses of y = log 7 49
Function exponential functions and vice versa.
Logarithms are very useful in permitting
us to work with very large numbers while
manipulating numbers of a much more
manageable size. It is written in the form
y = log b x x > 0, where b > 0 and b ≠ 1
Absolute Value he absolute value of any number, c, is
Function represented in the form of |c|. If any
function f: R→ R is defined by f ( x) = x , it
y = x−4 +2
is known as absolute value function. For
each non-negative value of x, f(x) = x and
for each negative value of x, f(x) = -x, i.e.,
f(x) = x, if x ≥ 0; – x, if x < 0.
Greatest Integer If a function f: R→ R is defined by f(x) = f ( x) = x + 1
Function [x], x ∈ X, round-off it to the integer less
where x is the
than the number. Suppose that the given
interval is in the form of (x, x+1), the greatest integer
value of greatest integer function is x function
which is an integer.

What is It

Learning the different types of function is essential in this lesson. Because you will
encounter those types as we proceed with evaluating functions.

When we say evaluating function, is the process of determining the value of the
function at the number assigned to a given variable. Just like in evaluating algebraic
expressions, you just need to: a.) replace each letter in the expression with the
assigned value and b.) perform the correct order of operations in the expression.

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Look at these examples!

Example 1: Given f ( x) = 2 x − 4 , find the value of the function if x = 3.

Solution:

f (3) = 2(3) − 4  Substitute x by 3 in the function.

f (3) = 6 − 4  Simplify the expression on the right

side of the equation.
f (3) = 2

Answer: Given f ( x) = 2 x − 4 , f (3) = 2

2
Example 2: Given g ( x) = 3 x + 7 , find g (−3) .
Solution:

g (−3) = 3(−3) 2 + 7  Substitute x by -3 in the function.

g (−3) = 3(9) + 7  Simplify the expression on the
g (−3) = 27 + 7 right side of the equation.
g (−3) = 34

2
Answer: Given g ( x) = 3 x + 7 , g (−3) = 34
2
Example 3: Given p ( x) = 3 x + 5 x − 2 , find p ( 0) and p(−1) .
Solution:

p (0) = 3(0) 2 + 5(0) − 2

p (0) = 3(0) + 0 − 2 • Treat each of these
like two separate
p ( 0) = 0 + 0 − 2
problems. In each
p (0) = −2
case, substitute x by
p (−1) = 3(−1) 2 + 5(−1) − 2 its given value and
simplify. Start with
p (−1) = 3(1) − 5 − 2
𝑥𝑥 = 0, then 𝑥𝑥 = −1.
p (−1) = 3 − 5 − 2
p (−1) = −4
2
Answer: Given p ( x) = 3 x + 5 x − 2 , p(0) = −2 , p(−1) = −4

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Example 4: Given f ( x) = 5 x + 1 , find f (h + 1) .
 This time, substitute x by
Solution: (ℎ + 1).
 Use the distributive property
f (h + 1) = 5(h + 1) + 1
on the right side, then
f (h + 1) = 5h + 5 + 1 combine like terms to simplify.
f (h + 1) = 5h + 6

Answer: Given f ( x) = 5 x + 1 , f (h + 1) = 5h + 6

Example 5: Given g ( x) = 3 x − 2 , find g (9) .

Solution:

g (9) = 3(9) − 2  Substitute 9 for x in the function.

g (9) = 27 − 2  Simplify the expression on the
g (9) = 25 right side of the equation.

g (9) = 5

Answer: Given g ( x) = 3 x − 2 , g (9) = 5

4x + 8
Example 6: Given h( x) = , find the value of function if x = −5
2x − 4
Solution:

4(−5) + 8
h(−5) =  Substitute -5 for x in the function.
2(−5) − 4
− 20 + 8  Simplify the expression on the right
h(−5) =
− 10 − 4 side of the equation. (recall the
− 12 concepts of integers and the process
h(−5) = on how to simplify fractions)
− 14
6
h(−5) =
7
4x + 8 6
Answer: Given h( x) = , h( −5) =
2x − 4 7

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 x 3
Example 7: Evaluate f ( x) = 2 if x = .
2
Solution:
3

3 2
f =2
2 3
 Substitute for x in the function.
3 2
f   = 23
2  Simplify the expression on the right
3 side of the equation. (get the cube of
f = 8 2 which is 8, then simplify)
2
3
f   = 4•2
2
3
f =2 2
2

3
Answer: Given f ( x) = 2 , f   = 2 2
x

2

Example 8: Evaluate the function h( x) = x + 2 where x  is the greatest integer

function given x = 2.4 .

Solution:  Substitute x by 2.4 in the function.

h ( 2 .4 ) = 2 .4 + 2  Simplify the expression on the right

side of the equation. (Remember that
h ( 2 .4 ) = 2 + 2
in greatest integer function, value IS
h ( 2 .4 ) = 4 rounded-off to the integer less than
the number)

Answer: Given h( x) = x + 2 , h(2.4) = 4

Example 9:Evaluate the function f ( x) = x − 8 where x − 8 means the absolute

value of x − 8 if x = 3 .

Solution:
 Substitute 3 for x in the function.
f (3) = 3 − 8  Simplify the expression on the right
f (3) = − 5 side of the equation. (Remember that
any number in the absolute value
f (3) = 5 sign is always positive)

Answer: Given f ( x) = x − 8 , f (3) = 5

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Example 10: Evaluate the function f ( x) = x − 2 x + 2 at
2
f (2 x − 3) .
Solution:

f (2 x − 3) = (2 x − 3) 2 − 2(2 x − 3) + 2
 Substitute 2 x − 3 for x in the
f (2 x − 3) = (4 x 2 − 12 x + 9) − 4 x + 6 + 2
function.
f (2 x − 3) = 4 x 2 − 12 x + 9 − 4 x + 6 + 2
 Simplify the expression on the
f (2 x − 3) = 4 x 2 − 12 x − 4 x + 9 + 6 + 2 right side of the equation.
f (2 x − 3) = 4 x 2 − 16 x + 17

What’s More

Your Turn!
Independent Practice 1: Fill Me
Evaluate the following functions by filling up the missing parts of the solution.

1. f ( x) = 3x − 5 , find f (2)
Solution:
f (2) = ___________________
f (2) = 6 − 5
f (2) = ___________________

2. g ( x) = 3 2 x , find g(6)
Solution:
g (6) = _________________
g (6) = 312
g (6) = _________________

3. k (a ) = a − 2 , find k (−9)
Solution:
k (−9) = ______________
k (−9) = 9 − 2
k (−9) = ______________

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4. p(a) = −4a − 2 , find p(2a)
Solution:

p(2a) = ______________
p(2a) = ______________

5. g (t ) = t 2 − 2 , find g (−2)
Solution:

g (−2) = ________________
g (−2) = ________________
g (−2) = ________________

Independent Assessment 1: Evaluate!

Evaluate the following functions. Write your answer and complete solution on
separate paper.

1. Given w(n) = n − 1 , find the value of the function if = -1.

2. Given f ( x) = x − 3 , find f (9.3) .

3. Evaluate the function w( x) = − 2 x + 3 if x = -1.

4. Evaluate: f ( x) = − x − 1 , find f (a 2 )

5. Given f ( x) = 4 x − 5 , find f (2 x + 3)

Independent Practice 2: TRUE or SOLVE!

Analyze the following functions by evaluating its value. Write TRUE of the indicated
answer and solution is correct, if not, rewrite the solution to arrive with the correct
answer on the space provided.

1. Evaluate f (t ) = 2t − 3 ; f (t 2 )
Solution:
Answer:
f (t 2 ) = 2(t 2 ) − 3
f (t 2 ) = 2t 2 − 3

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2. Given the function g ( x) = 5 x − 13 , find g (9) .
Solution:
g (9) = 5(9) − 13 Answer:
g (9) = 45 − 13
g (9) = 32
g (9) = 16 2

5x − 7
3. Given the function f ( x) = , find the value of the function if x = −3 .
3x − 2
Solution:
5(−3) − 7
f (−3) = Answer:
3(−3) − 2
− 15 − 7
f (−3) =
−9−2
22
f (−3) =
11
f (−3) = −2

2
4. Evaluate the function f ( x) = x − 3 x + 5 at f (3x − 1) .
Solution:
Answer:
f (3x − 1) = (3x − 1) 2 − 3x + 5
f (3x − 1) = 9 x 2 − 6 x + 1 − 3x + 5
f (3x − 1) = 9 x 2 − 9 x + 6

x 4
5. Evaluate: g ( x) = 3 if x =
3
Solution:
4
4
g  = 3 3 Answer:
3
4
g   = 3 34
3
4
g   = 3 81
3
4
g   = 3 27 • 3
3
4
g   = 33 3
3

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Independent Assessment 2: Find my Value!
Evaluate the following functions. Write your solution on a separate paper.
1. g ( x) = 5 x − 7 ; g ( x 2 + 1)
Answer: _______________________

2. h(t ) = x 2 + 2 x + 4 ; h(2)
Answer: _______________________

3x 2 − 1
3. k ( x) = ; k (−3)
2x + 4
Answer: _______________________

2
4. f ( x) = 2 x + 5 x − 9 ; f (5 x − 2)
Answer: _______________________

3
5. ; 𝑔𝑔(𝑝𝑝) = 4𝑝𝑝 ; 𝑝𝑝 =
2

Answer: _______________________

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 What I Have Learned

A. Complete the following statements to share your understanding about the

different types of functions. Answer using your own words.

1. A polynomial function is _______________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________.
2. An exponential function _______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________.
3. A rational function ____________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________.
4. An absolute value function ____________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________.
5. A greatest integer function ____________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________.

B. Fill in the blanks to show how we evaluate functions.

Evaluating function is the process of ___________________________ of the function at

the _________________ assigned to a given variable. Just like in evaluating algebraic
expressions, you just need to ________________________________ in the expression with
the assigned value, then _________________________________ in the expression using
the correct order of operations. Don’t forget to _______________________ your answer.

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 What I Can Do

In this part of the module, you will apply your knowledge on evaluating functions in
solving real-life situations. Write your complete answer on the given space.

1. Mark charges ₱100.00 for an encoding work. In addition, he charges ₱5.00 per
page of printed output.

a. Find a function f(x) where x represents the number page of printed out.

b. How much will Mark charge for 55-page encoding and printing work?

2. Under certain circumstances, a virus spreads according to the function:

1
P(t ) =
1 + 15(2.1) −0.3t
Where P(t) is the proportion of the population that has the virus and (t)
represents the days after the acquisition of virus. Find P(4) and P(10) and interpret
the results.

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 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 is not a polynomial function?

a. f ( x) = 2 x − 10
2
b. g ( x) = 4 x − 3 x + 8
c. p( x) = x 3 − 7
d. s ( x) = 3 x − 4 − 9
3 x − 11
2. What kind of function is being illustrated by f ( x) = ?
x+7
a. Rational Function
b. Constant Function
c. Greatest Integer Function
d. Absolute Value Function
3. Find the function value given h( x ) = 9 − 5 x of x = 3m .
a. 9 − 15m
2
b. 9 − 15m
c. 9 + 15m
2
d. 9 + 15m
4. Which of the following shows an exponential function?
a. f ( x) = 3x + 8
b. f ( x) = 2 x 3 − 7
c. f ( x) = 3 x − 6
d. f ( x) = x − 8
5. Find the function value given h( x) = 3x − 8 , if x = 9a + 1 .
a. 27 a + 5
b. 27 a − 5
c. 18a + 11
d. 18a − 11

6. Which of the following is the value of the function f ( x) = 4 x 2 − 8 + 2 given x = 2?

a. 8
b. 9
c. 10
d. 11

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7. Evaluate the function h( x) = x − 11 given x = 3.5.
a. -8
b. 8
c. -9
d. 9
2
8. Give the value of the of the function c( x) = 3 x − 36 at c(5) .
a. -21
b. 14
c. 111
d. 39
3
9. Evaluate: h( x) = 5 x − 3 x + 9 given x = 3.
a. 45
b. 63
c. 135
d. 153

10. Find the value of the function f ( x) = 2 x 2 + 3 if x = 6.

a. 75
b. 5 3
c. 15
d. 2 3
11. Evaluate the function 𝑓𝑓(𝑚𝑚) = 2𝑚𝑚 − 3𝑚𝑚 + 1 given 𝑚𝑚 = 3𝑥𝑥 − 5.
a. f (3 x − 5) = 18 x 2 − 69 x + 66
b. f (3 x − 5) = 18 x 2 − 63 x + 51
c. f (3 x − 5) = 18 x 2 + 69 x − 66
d. f (3 x − 5) = 18 x 2 + 63 x − 51
x2 − 3
12. Given g(x) = , determine g(5).
2
a. 11
7
b.
2
c. -11
7
d. −
2

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 x 5
13. Evaluate the function g ( x) = 3 if x = .
3
a. 3
243
b. 243
c. 9 3
d. 33 9
x 2 − 2x + 5
14. Given g ( x) = , determine g (4) .
x+3
5
a.
7
5
b. −
7
13
c.
7
13
d. −
7
x+4
15. For what values of x can we not evaluate the function f ( x) = ?
x2 − 9
a. ±4
b. ±3
c. ±2
d. ±1

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 Additional Activities

Difference Quotient

f ( x + h) − f ( x )
This quantity is called difference quotient. Specifically, it is used in
h
the discussion of the rate of change, a fundamental concept in calculus.

Example: Find the difference quotient for each of the following function.
A. f(x) = 4x - 2

B. f(x) = x2

Solution:

A. f(x) = 4x - 2

f ( x + h) = 4( x + h) − 2 = 4 x + 4h − 2
f ( x + h) − f ( x) 4 x + 4h − 2 − (4 x − 2)
=
h h
4 x + 4h − 2 − 4 x + 2)
=
h
4h
=
h
=4
B. f(x) = x2

f ( x + h) = ( x + h) 2 = x 2 + 2hx + h 2
f ( x + h) − f ( x) x 2 + 2hx + h 2 − ( x) 2
=
h h
2 2 2
x + 2hx + h − ( x)
=
h
2
2hx + h
=
h
= 2x + h
YOUR TURN!
f ( x + h) − f ( x )
Find the value of , h ≠ 0 for each of the following function.
h
1. f ( x) = 3 x + 4

2. f ( x) = x 2 + 3

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What I What's More Assessment
Know 1. D
Independent Practice 1
1. A 2. A
2. D 3. A
3. C 4. C
1. 5. B
4. B
5. A 6. C
6. B 7. A
7. D 8. D
8. A 2.
9. C
9. C 10.B
10.B 11.A
11.A 12.A
12.C 13.D
14.C

3. 𝑘𝑘 (−9) = |−9| − 2
13.D
15.B

𝑘𝑘(−9) = 9 − 2
14.A
𝑘𝑘(−9) = 7
15.C
4.
5. 𝑔𝑔(−2) = (−2)2 - 2
6.

𝑔𝑔(−2) = 4 − 2
𝑔𝑔(−2) = 2
Independent
Assessment 1 Independent Practice 2 Independent
1. -2 1. TRUE Assessment 2
2. 6 2. 1.
3. 5 3. 2 2.
4. 4. 3. -13
5. 5. TRUE 4.
5. 8
Answer Key
References
Books:

CHED. General Mathematics Learner's Materials. Pasig City: Department of

Education - Bureau of Learning Resources, 2016.

Orines, Fernando B. Next Cantury Mathematics 11. Quezon City: Phoenix

Publishing House, 2016.

Oronce, Orlando A. General Mathematics, 1st Ed. Quezon City: Rex Book Store Inc.,
2016.

Online Sources:
http://www.math.com/school/subject2/lessons/S2U2L3DP.html)
https://www.toppr.com/guides/maths/relations-and-functions/types-of-
functions/

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