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Subject Matter: GENERAL MATHEMATICS--- GRADE 11
Topic: EVALUATING FUNCTIONS & OPERATION on FUNCTIONS (Module 2-3 – Quarter 1)/ First Semester

COMPETENCIES/OBJECTIVES

COMPETENCIES
In this module, the competencies expected that you -Evaluates a function
will learn are found in the Module Content. -performs addition, subtraction, multiplication, division,
You need a good grasp of GEMDAS. GEMDAS is an and composition of functions
acronym for the words Grouping symbols, Exponents, OBJECTIVES:
Multiplication, Division, Addition, Subtraction. When asked After going through this lesson, you should be able to:
to simplify two or more operations in one 1. recall the process of substitution
algebraic/numerical expression, the other of the letters in 2. evaluate functions
GEMDAS indicates what to calculate first, second, third 3. define operations on function
and so on, until a simplified is achieved. 4. performs addition, subtraction, multiplication,
• Lesson 1- Evaluating Functions division, and composition of functions
• Lesson 2- Operation on Functions

DIRECTION: READ AND ANALYZE THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS, WRITE YOUR ANSWERS ON THE ANSWER SHEET
PROVIDED AT THE BACK OF THIS LEARNING MODULE
1. Which of the following is a polynomial function?
a. f(x)= 2x2- 10x +7 c. p(x)= ǁx3-7ǁ
b. g(x)= 4|x2-3x+8| d. s(x)= 2m-1
2. Find the function value given h(x)= 17+8x of x = 4d
a. 17 - 32d c. 17 + 32d
b. 17 - 32d2 d. 17 + 32d2
3. Give the value of the of the function c(x) 5x3 – 18 at c(3).
a. 117 b. 27 c. 153 d. 63
4. Evaluate: h(x)= 5x2-8x+12 given x=5.
a. 22 b. 145 c. 97 d. -3
5. Given , determine h(5)
5 5
a. -15 b. − c. 15 d.
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ACTIVITY 1: RECALL: DO YOU STILL REMEMBER?

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 4. 2x2 - 6x + 26
2. 3x + 7 5. 3x2 - 6
3. x2 + 4x – 10

Lesson 1: 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).
EXAMPLE: Evaluate the following functions at x = 1.5:
1. F(x) = 2x + 1
SOLUTION: f(1.5) = 2(1.5) + 1 = 4
2. Q(x) = x2 – 2x + 2
SOLUTION: q(1.5)= (1.5)2 – 2(1.5) + 2
= 2.25 – 3 + 2
= 1.25

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 3. 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.
Lesson 2: OPERATIONS on FUNCTIONS
Below is the representation of two functions represented by a piggy bank:

Suppose that we combine the piggy banks of the two students, the resulting is another piggy bank. It’s just
like adding two functions will result to another function.
You can obtain a new function by adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing functions. Accordingly, these new
functions are called the sum, difference, product, and quotient of the original functions.
Definition. Let f and g be functions.
1. Their sum, denoted by 𝑓 + 𝑔, is the function denoted by
(𝑓 + 𝑔)(𝑥) = 𝑓(𝑥) + 𝑔(𝑥).
2. Their difference, denoted by 𝑓 − 𝑔, is the function denoted by
(𝑓 − 𝑔)(𝑥) = 𝑓(𝑥) − 𝑔(𝑥).
3. Their product, denoted by 𝑓 • 𝑔, is the function denoted by
(𝑓 • 𝑔)(𝑥) = 𝑓(𝑥) • 𝑔(𝑥).
4. Their quotient, denoted by 𝑓/𝑔, is the function denoted by
(𝑓/𝑔) (𝑥) = 𝑓(𝑥)/𝑔(𝑥), excluding the values of x where 𝑔(𝑥) = 0.
EXAMPLE: Given that f(x) = 2x3 + x – 3 and g(x) = (x – 1), find the followingand determine the domain of the resulting
function.
a. (f+g)(x) b. (f-g)(x) c. (f.g)(x) d. (f/g)(x)
SOLUTION:
a. (f+g)(x) = (2x3 + x – 3) + (x – 1)
= 2x3 + 2x – 4
The domain of (f+g)(x) is the set of real numbers.
b. (f-g)(x) = (2x3 + x – 3) - (x – 1)
= 2x3 - 2
The domain of (f-g)(x) is the set of real numbers.
c. (f.g)(x) = (2x3 + x – 3) (x – 1)
= 2x3 – x2 – 4x + 3
The domain of (f.g)(x) is the set of real numbers.
d. (f/g)(x) = (2x3 + x – 3) / (x – 1)
= (2x + 3) (x – 1)/ (x – 1)
= 2x = 3
COMPOSITE FUNCTIONS
Another operation which involves functions is obtaining the composite function of two given functions.
Given two functions f and g, the composite functions denoted by f . g (read as “f composed with g”), is
defined by (f . g)(x) = f[g(x)]
The domain of f . g is the set of all numbers x in the domain of g such that g(x) is in the domain of f.
When computing for (f.g)(x), apply first the function g to x and then functions f to g(x)’
EXAMPLE: If f(x) = 3x2 – 4x and g(x) = x-1, find
a. (f.g)(x) b. (g.f)(x) c. (f.g)(-2)
SOLUTION:
a. (f.g) (x) = f[g(x)]
= 3x2 – 4x
= 3(x – 1)2 - 4(x – 1) ------ Replace the variable x in f with the function g
= 3x2 – 10x + 7 ------ Simplify
b. (g.f) (x) = g[f(x)]
= x-1
= (3x2 – 4x) – 1
= 3x2 – 4x – 1
c. Since (f.g)(x) (eq.1), then (f.g)(-2)
= 3x2 – 10x + 7
= 3(-2)2 – 10(-2) + 7
= 12 + 20 + 7
= 39
EXAMPLE: Given 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥2 + 5𝑥 + 6, and ℎ(𝑥) = 𝑥 + 2
Find the following:
a. (𝑓 ∘ ℎ)(𝑥)
b. (𝑓 ∘ ℎ)(4)
c. (ℎ ∘ 𝑓)(𝑥)

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SOLUTION.
a. (𝑓 ∘ ℎ)(𝑥) = 𝑓(ℎ(𝑥)) ---------- definition of function composition
= 𝑓(𝑥 + 2) ---------- replace h(x) by x+2
Since 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥 2 + 5𝑥 + 6 ---------- given
𝑓(𝑥 + 2) = (𝑥 + 2)2 + 5(𝑥 + 2) + 6 ----------- replace x by x+2
= 𝑥2 + 4𝑥 + 4 + 5𝑥 + 10 + 6 ---------- perform the operations
= 𝑥2 + 9𝑥 + 20 ----------- combine similar terms
b. b. (𝑓 ∘ ℎ)(4) = 𝑓(ℎ(4))
(𝑓 ∘ ℎ)(𝑥)) = 𝑓(ℎ(𝑥)) ----------- definition of function composition
𝑓(ℎ(𝑥)) = 𝑥 2 + 9𝑥 + 20, ----------- from item a
(𝑓 ∘ ℎ)(4)) = 42 + 9(4) + 20 ----------- replace all x’s by 4
= 16 + 36 + 20 ----------- perform the indicated operations
= 72 ----------- simplify
c. (ℎ ∘ 𝑓)(𝑥) = ℎ(𝑓(𝑥)) ----------- definition of composition of functions
= ℎ(𝑥 2 + 5𝑥 + 6), ----------- substitute f(x) by x 2 + 5x + 6, given
Since ℎ(𝑥) = 𝑥 + 2 ----------- given
ℎ(𝑥2 + 5𝑥 + 6) = 𝑥2 + 5𝑥 + 6 + 2 ----------- substitute x by x 2 + 5x + 6
= 𝑥2 + 5𝑥 + 8 ----------- combine similar terms
GENERAL DIRECTIION: USE THE ANSWER SHEET AT THE BACK FOR
ALL OF YOUR ANSWERS
Activity 2: MATCHING FUNCTIONS
Direction: Match column A with column B by writing the letter of the correct answer on the blank before each number.
Given:
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Activity 3: SOLVING OPERATIONS on FUNCTIONS

1. Let f(x) = 3x2 – 2x-1, g(x) = x2 - 1, and h (x) = f(x) + g(x). Find:
(a) (f – g) (x)
(b) f (-1) ◦ g (2) ◦ h (0)
𝒈 (𝒙)
(c)
𝒇 (𝒙)
(d) H (x – 1)
(e) F (3) + g (2)

MULTIPLE CHOICE: Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the chosen letter in the answer sheet.
1. The following are notations for composite functions EXCEPT,
a. ℎ(𝑝(𝑥)) b. 𝑓(𝑥)𝑔(𝑥) c. (𝑠 ∘ 𝑡)(𝑥) d. 𝑓(𝑔(𝑥)
2. Find ℎ(3) + 𝑑(2) 𝑖𝑓 ℎ(𝑥) = 𝑥 − 1 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑑(𝑥) = 7𝑥 + 3
a. 2 b. 5 c. 14 d. 19
3. Find the function value given h(x) = 3x −8 , if x = 9a +1.
a. 27a + 5 b. 27a − 5 c. 18a +11 d. 18a −11
4. Which of the following is the value of the function f (x)=|4x2 - 8| + 2, given x = 2?
a. 8 b. 9 c. 10 d. 11
5. When 𝑓(𝑥) = 3𝑥 − 5 and 𝑔(𝑥) = 2𝑥2 − 5, find 𝑓(𝑔(𝑥)).
a. 𝑥2 + 2𝑥 + 3 b. 6𝑥2 − 20 c. 6𝑥2 + 20 d. 2𝑥2 + 6

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KRISTINE JAIL M. MANDIGMA/LUZVIMINDA P. LLORCA

General Mathematics Teacher

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Present Address: _________________________________________________ Contact no.____________________
Subject Matter: GENERAL MATHEMATICS GRADE 11
Topic: EVALUATING FUNCTIONS & OPERATION on FUNCTIONS (Module 2 – Quarter 1)/ First Semester

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