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This document discusses types of functions including polynomial, constant, rational, radical, exponential, logarithmic, and piecewise functions. It provides examples of each type of function and their key characteristics. For instance, it states that a polynomial function is defined by an equation involving sums of terms with variables raised to various powers, and a quadratic function is a polynomial function of second degree that graphs as a parabola. The document also covers evaluating functions, operations of functions, rational functions and rational equations, and provides references for further information.

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GenMath Functions PDF

This document discusses types of functions including polynomial, constant, rational, radical, exponential, logarithmic, and piecewise functions. It provides examples of each type of function and their key characteristics. For instance, it states that a polynomial function is defined by an equation involving sums of terms with variables raised to various powers, and a quadratic function is a polynomial function of second degree that graphs as a parabola. The document also covers evaluating functions, operations of functions, rational functions and rational equations, and provides references for further information.

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General Mathematics

a. Types of Functions
b. Rational Functions & Rational Equations

GRADE 11- STEM 1, 2, 3,4 & 5


SEPT. 6, 7 & 8, 2021
Definition:
INPUT
FUNCTION acts as a machine

by some rule
OUTPUT –
only one

Blender
Examples:
Determine whether the following b. 1, 3 , 2, 3 , 3, 3 , (4, 3)
relations are functions or not.
Solution: Function
a. 1, 2 , 2, 5 , 3, 10 , (4, 17)
Solution: Function Each element in the domain
Each element in the domain (1, 2, 3, 4) is assigned to no more
(1, 2, 3, 4) is assigned to no more than one value in the range (3).
than one value in the range
(2, 5, 10, 17).
Examples:
c. 1, 2 , 1, 5 , 1, 10 , (1, 17) In mapping diagrams we have,
Solution: Not a Function 1. a. 1, 2 , 2, 5 , 3, 10 , (4, 17)
Function (one-to-one)
x y
The element in the domain
1 2
(1) is assigned to more than one
2 5
value in the range (2, 5, 10, 17).
3 10

4 17
Examples:
b. 1, 3 , 2, 3 , 3, 3 , (4, 3) c. 1, 2 , 1, 5 , 1, 10 , (1, 17)
Function (many-to-one) Not a Function (one-to-many)
x y
x y
1
2
2
3 5
3
1 10
4
17
Which of the following are graphs of functions?

∗ ∗ ∗
∗ ∗
∗ ∗
∗
∗ ∗ ∗
∗ ∗
∗
∗ ∗ ∗
∗
∗ ∗ ∗
∗
Solution: Graphs (b) and (c) are graphs of functions while (d) and (e) are not because they do not pass the
vertical line test.
Different Types of Functions
1. Polynomial Functions b. A quadratic function which is defined by
𝒇 𝒙 = 𝒂𝒙𝟐 + 𝒃𝒙 + 𝒄 is an example of a
A polynomial function is defined by the equation
polynomial function in the second degree whose
− + − + ⋯+
𝑓 𝑥 = 𝑎𝑛 𝑥𝑛 + 𝑎 𝑛 − 1𝑥 𝑛 1 𝑎 𝑛 − 2 𝑥 𝑛 2 graph is a parabola.
𝑎1𝑥 + 𝑎 0, ◦ Graphs (a) and (b) represent linear function and
𝑤ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑒 𝑛 𝑖𝑠 𝑎 𝑛𝑜𝑛 − quadratic function respectively.
𝑛𝑒𝑔𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑣𝑒 𝑖𝑛𝑡𝑒𝑔𝑒𝑟 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑎0, 𝑎1, … , 𝑎𝑛 𝑎𝑟𝑒 𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑙 a. b. y
𝑛𝑢𝑚𝑏𝑒𝑟𝑠.

a. A linear function which is defined by


𝒇 𝒙 = 𝒎𝒙 + 𝒃 is an example of a polynomial
function in the first degree whose graph is a line.
x
2. Constant Function 3. Rational Function
A constant function is a special polynomial A rational function is defined by the
function and defined by the equation 𝒇 𝒙 = 𝒈(𝒙) where g(x) and h(x)
𝒉 𝒙
equation𝒇 𝒙 = 𝒄 𝒘𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆 𝒄 ∈ 𝑹.
are both polynomial functions.
In this function, each x value corresponds
to one and only one y value. The graph of
a constant function is a horizontal line.
4. Radical Function 5. Exponential Function
A radical function is defined by the equation An exponential function is defined by the
𝒙
𝒇 𝒙 = 𝒈 𝒙 wherein g(x) is a polynomial equation 𝒇 𝒙 = 𝒂 where 𝒂 ≥ 𝟎 and 𝑎 ≠ 1.
𝒏

function and n is non-negative integer greater


than 1.
6. Logarithmic Function 7. Piecewise Function
A logarithmic function is an inverse of an A piecewise-defined function is a function
exponential function and is defined by the whose definitions involve more than one
equation 𝒇 𝒙 = log 𝒂 𝒙 where formula. An absolute value function is an
𝒂 ≥ 𝟎 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒂 ≠ 𝟏. The function example of a piecewise-defined function.
𝒇 𝒙 = log 𝟐 𝒙 is an example of a n𝒇 𝒙 = 𝒙 .
logarithmic function.
Check your understanding
Directions: Determine whether the statement is true or false.

❑All functions are relations. _________


❑All relations are functions. _________
EVALUATING
FUNCTIONS
Operations of
Functions
❑ Examples:
Directions:
Rational Functions &
Rational Equations
❑
❑

Real-world relationships that can be modelled by rational functions.


❑Rational equation is an equation that contains one or more rational expressions.
❑
❑
❑ References:
1. Chan, J.H.N. T., Miro, E.D., & Quiming, R. S. (2016). General
mathematics. Quezon City, Philippines: Vibal Group Inc.

2. Licuanan, Patricia B. (2016). Teaching guide for senior high school general
mathematics. Quezon City: Commission on Higher Education

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