LIMINANGCONG NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

GENERAL MATHEMATICS
Quarter 1 – Module 1: Key Concepts of Functions

WHAT I NEED TO KNOW

Functions can be used in real-life situation. It can model situations that we encounter in daily living and can be
used in solving problems too. This module is focused on the following competencies:
1. represent real-life situations using functions, including piecewise functions;
2. evaluate a function;
3. perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and composition of functions; and
4. solve problems involving function.

WHAT IS IT
Important Concepts, Ideas, and Processes
A. Function and Relation
RELATIONS FUNCTIONS
A relation is a rule that relates values from a set of A function is a relation where each element in the
values (called the domain) to a second set of values domain is related to only one value in the range by
(called the range). some rule
The elements of the domain can be imagined as input to The elements of the domain can be imagined as input to
a machine that applies a rule to these inputs to generate a machine that applies a rule so that each input
one or more outputs. corresponds to only one output.
A relation is also a set of ordered pairs (𝑥, 𝑦). 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. The first element 𝒙 is unique. Using functional
notation, we can write 𝑓 (𝑥 ) = 𝑦 read as
“𝑓 𝑜𝑓 𝑥 𝑖𝑠 𝑒𝑞𝑢𝑎𝑙 𝑡𝑜 𝑦"
**Note: ALL FUNCTIONS ARE RELATION BUT NOT ALL RELATIONS ARE FUNCTION.
Functional Notation
If two or more functions are considered, it is more convenient for them to be named. A letter, such as 𝑓 or 𝐹, is
commonly used to denote a function. Consider the following:
1. 𝑓: 𝑥 → 𝑦
2. 𝑦 = 𝑓(𝑥 )
𝑥 is called the argument of the function and is the input which 𝑓 will operate on to return an output 𝑓(𝑥 ). The output 𝑦 =
𝑓(𝑥) depends on the input 𝑥. For that reason, 𝑥 is called the independent variable and 𝑦 is called the dependent
variable.

B. Functions and Relations as Ordered Pairs

In considering whether the set of ordered pairs represents a function or relation, just inspect the first elements of the set of
ordered pairs. If all the first elements are unique, it is a function. If one or more first element/s is/are repeated then, it
is just a relation.
1. 𝑓 = {(1, 2), (2, 2), (3, 5), (4, 5)} - Function (all the first elements are unique)
2. 𝑔 = {(1, 3), (1, 4), (2, 5), (2, 6), (3, 7)} - Relation ( 1 and 2 are repeated in the first element)
{( ) ( ) (
3. 𝑎 = −2, − 2 , −1, − 1 , 0, 0 , (1, 1) ) } - Function (all the first elements are unique)
4. 𝑏 = {(5, 1), (5, 2), (5, 3)} - Relation (all the first elements are the same/repeated)
5. 𝑐 = {(−6, − 6), (−4, − 4), (−2, − 2), (0, 0)} - Function (all the first elements are unique)

C. Functions and Relations as Mapping Diagram

A mapping diagram represents a function if it exhibits one-to-one correspondence or many-to-one correspondence.
On the other hand, it represents just a relation if it exhibits one-to-many correspondence.

1. Example 1 shows one-to-one correspondence. Each first element corresponds

to only one second element. All the first elements are unique. Thus, it is a
FUNCTION.

Example 2 shows a many-to-one correspondence. More than one first element

2. correspond to only one second element. The first elements 5 and 7 correspond
to 1 as the second element; it is the same with the first elements 6, 8 and 9 that
correspond to 0 as the second element. All the first elements are unique. Thus,
it is a FUNCTION.

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 3. Example 3 shows a one-to-many correspondence. One first element
corresponds to more than one second element. The first element 7
corresponds to 11 and 13 as the second elements; it is the same with the first
element 2 that corresponds to 17 and 19 as the second element. The x-
values/first elements are not unique. Thus, it is just a RELATION.

D. Functions and Relations as Table of Values

A table of values represents a function if its x-values (first elements) are unique. If an x-value (first element) is repeated, it
is just a relation.
In example 1, the x- values are In example 2, the x- values are
1. not unique. Hence, it is just a 2. unique. Hence, it is a
RELATION. FUNCTION.

E. Functions and Relations as Graphs

To determine whether a graph represents a function or not, the Vertical Line Test (VLT) is used.
Vertical Line Test
A graph represents a function if and only if each vertical line intersects the graph at only one point.

1. 2. 3. 4.

Graphs (1) and (2) are graphs of functions while graphs (3) and (4) are not because they do not pass the vertical line test
(VLT).

F. Function in Real-Life
Functions can often be used to model real situations. Identifying an appropriate functional model will lead to a better
understanding of various phenomena.

Definition
1. A linear function is a function of the form 𝑓 (𝑥 ) = 𝑎𝑥 + 𝑏 , where 𝑎 ≠ 0.
2. A quadratic function is a function of the form𝑓(𝑥 ) = 𝑎𝑥 2 + 𝑏𝑥 + 𝑐, where 𝑎 ≠ 0.
3. A polynomial function of degree 𝑛 is a function of the form 𝑓 (𝑥 ) = 𝑎𝑛 𝑥 𝑛 + 𝑎𝑛−1 𝑥 𝑛−1 + 𝑎1 𝑥 + 𝑎0 ; where 𝑛 =
0.
4. A greatest integer function is a function denoted by y = ⟦𝑥 ⟧. It is an integer between the interval (𝑥 − 1, 𝑥).
It is sometimes called the 𝑓𝑙𝑜𝑜𝑟 𝑜𝑓 𝑥. If 𝑥 is an integer, then ⌊𝑥⌋ = 𝑥
Examples 1. ⌊1⌋ = 1 2. ⌊2.5897⌋ = 2 3. ⌊−2⌋ = −2 4. ⌊−2.8345⌋ = −3
5. A piecewise function is s function defined by multiple sub functions, where each sub function applies to a
certain interval of the main function’s domain.
Example 1. Give a function 𝐶 that can represent the cost of buying 𝑥 number of meals, if one meal costs 𝑃ℎ𝑝 40.00.
Solution: Since each meal costs 𝑃ℎ𝑝 40.00, then the cost function 𝐶 can be determined by multiplying 𝑃40.00 by 𝑥
number of meals. Thus, 𝑪(𝒙) = 𝟒𝟎𝒙. This is an example of a linear function.

Example 2. One hundred meters of fencing is available to enclose a rectangular area

next to a river. Give a function 𝐴 that can represent the area that can be enclosed, in
terms of 𝑥. 𝑦
Solution: The area of the rectangular enclosure is 𝐴 = 𝑥𝑦. We will write this as
function of 𝑥. Since only 100𝑚 of fencing is available then, 𝑥
𝑥 + 2𝑦 = 100 write the original equation
2𝑦 = 100 − 𝑥 subtract 𝑥 on both sides
100−𝑥
𝑦= divide both sides by 2 to get 𝑦
2

𝑦 = 50 − 0.5𝑥 simplify
Since the dimensions of the rectangular area is 𝑥 and 𝑦 and 𝑦 = 50 − 0.5𝑥 then,
𝐴 = 𝑥𝑦 formula of the area of rectangle
𝐴(𝑥 ) = 𝑥(50 − 0.5𝑥) Substitute 𝑦 then use distributive property.
𝟐
𝑨(𝒙) = 𝟓𝟎𝒙 − 𝟎. 𝟓𝒙 This is the function 𝐴 in terms of 𝑥.
This is an example of a quadratic function

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Example 3. A user is charged 𝑃300.00 monthly for a particular mobile plan, which includes 100 free text messages.
Messages in excess of 100 are charged 𝑃1.00 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 expressed by the piecewise function
300 , 𝑖𝑓 0 < 𝑚 ≤ 100
𝑡 (𝑚 ) = {
( )
300 + 𝑚 − 100 , 𝑖𝑓 𝑚 > 100

Example 4. A jeepney ride costs 𝑃8.00 for the first 4 kilometers and each additional integer kilometer adds 𝑃1.50 to the
fare. Use a piecewise function to represent the jeepney fare in terms of the distance 𝑑 in kilometers.

Solution: The input value is distance and the output is the cost of the jeepney fare. If 𝐹(𝑑) represents the fare as a
8 , 𝑖𝑓 0 < 𝑑 ≤ 4
function of distance, the function can be represented as 𝐹 (𝑑 ) = {
⌊ ⌋
8 + 1.5 𝑑 , 𝑖𝑓 𝑑 > 4

G. 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 the indicated operation then simplify → 𝑓 (1.5) = 6 + 1
→ 𝒇(𝟏. 𝟓) = 𝟕
b. 𝑞(𝑥 ) = 𝑥 2 + 2𝑥 − 2
Solution: 𝑞(1.5) = (1.5)2 + 2(1.5) − 2
𝑞(1.5) = 2.25 + 3 − 2
𝒒(𝟏. 𝟓) = 𝟑. 𝟐𝟓
c. 𝑔(𝑥 ) = √𝑥 + 2.5
𝑔(1.5) = √1.5 + 2.5
𝑔(1.5) = √4
𝒈(𝟏. 𝟓) = ±𝟐

2𝑥+1
d. 𝑟(𝑥 ) = 𝑥−1
2(1.5)+1
Solution: 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 (floor of 𝑥)

Solution: 𝐹(1.5) = ⌊1.5⌋ + 1
𝐹(1.5) = 1 + 1
𝑭(𝟏. 𝟓) = 𝟐

Example 2. 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 𝑥 in 𝑓(𝑥 ) = 4𝑥 + 1 with (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(2𝑥 + 3), we need to replace all 𝑥 in 𝑞 (𝑥 ) = 𝑥 2 + 2𝑥 − 2 with (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) = 𝟒𝒙𝟐 + 𝟏𝟔𝒙 + 𝟏𝟑

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 𝑥2 + 2 , 𝑥 ≤ 1
Example 3. Given 𝑓(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 sub 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 condition𝑥 > 1. Hence, we will be using the second sub function |𝑥 − 3|.
𝑓 (5 ) = |5 − 3 |
𝑓 (5 ) = |2 |
𝒇(𝟓) = 𝟐

H. Operations on Function
Addition
Let 𝑓 and 𝑔 be functions, their sum denoted by 𝑓 + 𝑔, is the function denoted by
(𝒇 + 𝒈)(𝒙) = 𝒇(𝒙) + 𝒈(𝒙)

Subtraction
Let 𝑓 and 𝑔 be functions, their difference denoted by 𝑓 − 𝑔, is the function denoted by
(𝒇 − 𝒈)(𝒙) = 𝒇(𝒙) − 𝒈(𝒙)

Note:
In case the functions to be added or subtracted have denominators, do the following steps:
1. Find the Least Common Denominator (LCD) of both fractions.
2. Rewrite the fractions as equivalent fractions with the same LCD.
3. Make the LCD as the denominator of the resulting function.
4. The sum or difference of the numerators is the numerator of the resulting function.

Multiplication
Let 𝑓 and 𝑔 be functions, their product denoted by 𝑓. 𝑔, is the function denoted by
(𝒇. 𝒈)(𝒙) = 𝒇(𝒙). 𝒈(𝒙)
Note:
In case the functions to be multiplied have denominators, do the following steps:
1. Rewrite the numerator and the denominator in terms of its prime factors.
2. Common factors in numerator and denominator can be simplified as “1”.
3. Multiply the numerators together to get the new numerator.
4. Multiply the denominators to get the new denominator.
Division
𝑓
Let 𝑓 and 𝑔 be functions, their quotient denoted by 𝑔, is the function denoted by
𝒇 𝒇(𝒙)
(𝒈) (𝒙) = 𝒈(𝒙) , where 𝑔(𝑥 ) ≠ 0

Note:
To divide two fractions or rational expressions, multiply the dividend with the reciprocal of the divisor.

Composition of Function
Let 𝑓 and 𝑔 be functions. The composite function denoted by (𝑓 ∘ 𝑔) , read as “𝑓 composed of 𝑔”, is defined
by (𝑓 ∘ 𝑔)(𝑥) = 𝑓(𝑔(𝑥 )). The process of obtaining a composite function is called function composition.

Example 1. Let𝑓(𝑥 ) = 𝑥 + 1 and 𝑔(𝑥 ) = 2𝑥 2 . Find the following:

𝑓
a. (𝑓 + 𝑔)(𝑥) b. (𝑓 − 𝑔)(𝑥) c. (𝑓. 𝑔)(𝑥) d. ( ) (𝑥) e. (𝑓 ∘ 𝑔)(𝑥)
𝑔

Solutions:
a. (𝑓 + 𝑔)(𝑥) = 𝑓 (𝑥 ) + 𝑔(𝑥) b. (𝑓 − 𝑔 )(𝑥) = 𝑓 (𝑥 ) − 𝑔(𝑥)
= (𝑥 + 1) + 2𝑥 2 = (𝑥 + 1) − (2𝑥 2 )
(𝒇 + 𝒈)(𝒙) = 𝟐𝒙𝟐 + 𝒙 + 𝟏 (𝒇 − 𝒈)(𝒙) = −𝟐𝒙𝟐 + 𝒙 + 𝟏

𝑓 𝑓(𝑥)
c. (𝑓. 𝑔)(𝑥) = 𝑓 (𝑥 ). 𝑔(𝑥) d. (𝑔) (𝑥) = 𝑔(𝑥) e. (𝑓 ∘ 𝑔 )(𝑥 ) = 𝑓(𝑔(𝑥))
𝒇 𝒙+𝟏
= (𝑥 + 1)(2𝑥 2 ) ( 𝒈 ) ( 𝒙) = =𝑥+1
𝟐𝒙𝟐
(𝒇. 𝒈)(𝒙) = 𝟐𝒙𝟑 + 𝟐𝒙𝟐 (𝒇 ∘ 𝒈)(𝒙) = 𝟐𝒙𝟐 + 𝟏

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 2𝑥+1 3𝑥
Example 2. If 𝑓(𝑥 ) = 𝑥−2 and (𝑥 ) = 𝑥−2 , find (𝑓 + 𝑔)(𝑥).
Solution:
(𝑓 + 𝑔)(𝑥) = 𝑓 (𝑥 ) + 𝑔(𝑥)
2𝑥+1 3𝑥
= + Substitute 𝑓(𝑥) and 𝑔(𝑥).
𝑥−2 𝑥−2
2𝑥+1+3𝑥
= Since the two fractions have the same denominators, just add the numerators.
𝑥−2
𝟓𝒙+𝟏
(𝒇 + 𝒈)(𝒙) = Simplify.
𝒙−𝟐

−7𝑥+3 9𝑥+4
Example 3. Let 𝑔(𝑥 ) = 4 and ℎ(𝑥 ) = . Find (𝑔 − ℎ)(𝑥)
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Solution:
(𝑔 − ℎ)(𝑥) = 𝑔(𝑥) − ℎ(𝑥)

−7𝑥+3 9𝑥+4
= − Substitute 𝑔(𝑥) and ℎ(𝑥).
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3(−7𝑥+3)−2(9𝑥+4)
= Since the denominators are not the same, find the LCD. Rewrite as equivalent
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fraction.
−21𝑥+9−18𝑥−8
= Distribute the subtraction sign to the subtrahend.
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−𝟑𝟗𝒙+𝟏
(𝒈 − 𝒉)(𝒙) = Combine similar terms in the numerator then, simplify if possible.
𝟏𝟐

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Example 4. Let 𝑓(𝑥) = 2𝑥 and 𝑔(𝑥 ) = 𝑥+12 . Find (𝑓. 𝑔)(𝑥).
Solution:
(𝑓. 𝑔)(𝑥) = 𝑓 (𝑥 ). 𝑔(𝑥 )
1 4
= (2𝑥) (𝑥+12) Substitute 𝑓(𝑥) and g(𝑥).
1 (2)(2)
= ((2)(𝑥)) ( 𝑥+12 ) Look for factors that can be eliminated in the numerator and denominator.
𝟐
(𝒇. 𝒈)(𝒙) = Multiply numerator by numerator and denominator by denominator.
𝒙𝟐 +𝟏𝟐𝒙

1 𝑓
Example 5. Let 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥 and 𝑔(𝑥 ) = 𝑥 2 . Find(𝑔) (𝑥 ).
Solution:
𝑓 𝑓(𝑥)
(𝑔) (𝑥 ) = 𝑔(𝑥)
1
( )
= (𝑥𝑥2) Substitute 𝑓(𝑥) and g(𝑥).
1 1
= ( ) ( 2) Copy the numerator then multiply it by the reciprocal of the denominator.
𝑥 𝑥
𝒇 𝟏
(𝒈) (𝒙) = 𝒙𝟑 Multiply numerator by numerator and denominator by denominator. Simplify.

𝑓
Example 6. Let 𝑓 (𝑥 ) = 3𝑥 2 − 2𝑥 − 1 and 𝑔(𝑥 ) = 𝑥 2 − 1 . Find(𝑔) (𝑥 ).
Solution:
𝑓 𝑓(𝑥)
(𝑔) (𝑥 ) = 𝑔(𝑥)

3𝑥 2 −2𝑥−1
= Substitute 𝑓(𝑥) and g(𝑥).
𝑥 2 −1
(3𝑥+1)(𝑥−1)
= Look for factors that can be eliminated in the numerator and denominator.
(𝑥+1)(𝑥−1)

𝒇 𝟑𝒙+𝟏
( 𝒈 ) ( 𝒙) = Simplify.
𝒙+𝟏

Example 7. Let 𝑓 (𝑥 ) = 2𝑥 + 1 and 𝑔(𝑥 ) = 𝑥 2 − 2𝑥 + 2 . Find(𝑓 ∘ 𝑔)(𝑥) and (𝑔 ∘ 𝑓)(𝑥 )

Solution:
a. (𝑓 ∘ 𝑔)(𝑥) = 𝑓(𝑔(𝑥 ))
= 2𝑥 + 1 Copy 𝑓(𝑥).
= 2[𝑔(𝑥)] + 1 Substitute 𝑔(𝑥) to every 𝑥 in 𝑓(𝑥).
= 2(𝑥 2 − 2𝑥 + 2) + 1
= (2𝑥 2 − 4𝑥 + 4) + 1 Use distributive property.
(𝒇 ∘ 𝒈)(𝒙) = 𝟐𝒙𝟐 − 𝟒𝒙 + 𝟓 Combine similar terms.

b. (𝑔 ∘ 𝑓)(𝑥 ) = 𝑔(𝑓(𝑥 ))
= 𝑥 2 − 2𝑥 + 2 Copy 𝑔(𝑥).
= [𝑓(𝑥)]2 − 2[𝑓(𝑥 )] + 2 Substitute 𝑓(𝑥) to every 𝑥 in 𝑔(𝑥).
= (2𝑥 + 1)2 − 2(2𝑥 + 1) + 2
= (4𝑥 2 + 4𝑥 + 1) − 4𝑥 − 2 + 2 Expand the expression.
(𝒈 ∘ 𝒇)(𝒙) = 𝟒𝒙𝟐 + 𝟏 Combine similar terms.

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I. Problems Involving Functions
George Polya’s four-step rule can be used to solve word problems.
1. First, EXPLORE the problem carefully and choose a variable for an unknown quantity. If possible, express other
unknown variables in terms of this variable in the problem.
2. Then, PLAN the solution. Write equations that describe the relationships.
3. Next, SOLVE the equations and other number relations, determine the required quantities, and answer the
question in the problem.
4. Finally, CHECK the solution using other approaches and examine the appropriateness of the answers.

Example 1. The distance measured on a map varies directly with the actual distance. If 1 cm represents 25 km, how
many kilometers is 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 ) = 𝑘(1) = 25

Hence,𝑘 = 25. Thus, 𝑓 (𝑥 ) = 25𝑥

If 𝑥2 = 7, then 𝑓(𝑥 ) = 25(7) = 175

Therefore, a distance of 7 cm on the map is equivalent to an actual distance of 175 km.

Example 2. Dan 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) represent his total savings and let 𝑥 represent the number of weeks

Then, the equation is 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. 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
Let 𝑥 + 4 be the length
Equation: 𝑃 = 2𝑙 + 2𝑤
56 = 2( 𝑥 + 4) + 2𝑥
56 = 2𝑥 + 8 + 2𝑥
4𝑥 + 8 = 56
𝑥 = 𝟏𝟐 →width
length→ 𝑥 + 4 = 12 + 4 = 𝟏𝟔
Therefore, the dimensions of the rectangle are 12 cm and 16 cm.

Example 4. Find the three consecutive odd integers such that their sum is 237.
Solution: Let 𝑥 be first odd integer
𝑥 + 2 be the second odd integer
𝑥 + 4 be the third odd integer
Equation: 𝑥 + 𝑥 + 2 + 𝑥 + 4 = 237
3𝑥 + 6 = 237
3𝑥 = 231
231
𝑥 =
3
𝑥 = 𝟕𝟕 → first integer
Second integer: 𝑥 + 2 = 77 + 2 = 𝟕𝟗
Third integer: 𝑥 + 4 = 77 + 4 = 𝟖𝟏

Therefore, the three consecutive odd integers are 77, 79 and 81.

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WHAT I CAN DO
A. Directions: Provide what is being asked for each item below. Write your answer on the answer sheet.

1. Does the set of ordered pairs {(0, 0), (1, 1), (2, 4), (3, 9), … , (𝑛, 𝑛2 )} represent a function? (Answer this with Yes or No)
2. A person is earning 𝑃600.00 per day in doing a certain job. Express the total salary 𝑆 as a function of the number 𝑛
days that the person works.
3. You are a crew at a Convenience Store that pays an hourly wage of 𝑃30.00. The hourly wage becomes 𝑃45.00 if you
work for more than 40 hours a week. Write a piecewise function that gives the weekly pay 𝑃 in terms of the number of
hours ℎ of work.

4. Squares of side 𝑥 are cut from each corner of an 8 inches by 5 inches 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. Victor bought equal number of notebooks and ballpens for 𝑃160.00. A notebook costs 𝑃12.00 while a ballpen costs
𝑃4.00. Write the function that models the relationship between the total cost and the number of notebooks and
ballpens bought.

B. Directions: Evaluate the following. Write your final answer on the answer sheet.

1. Evaluate 𝑔(𝑥 ) = 𝑥 − 3 at 𝑥 = −2.

9 − 𝑥 2, 𝑥<2
2. Given: 𝑓 (𝑥 ) = {√𝑥 + 7, 2 ≤ 𝑥 < 10 Evaluate 𝑓(−3).
|𝑥 − 4 | , 𝑥 ≥ 10

WHAT’S MORE
A. Directions: Provide what is being asked for each item below. Write your answer on the answer sheet.

1. Bryan charges Php 25.00 for every page of encoding work. In addition, he charges Php 8.00 per page for every
printed output. Write a function rule that will provide the amount 𝐶 for every 𝑝 encoded page and printed work.

2. How much will Bryan charge for a 33-page encoding and printing work? Show your computation.

B. Directions: Evaluate the following. Write your final answer on the answer sheet.

Refer to the given below.

Let 𝑓(𝑥 ) = 3𝑥 2 + 2
𝑔 (𝑥 ) = 𝑥 2 − 1

1. Find (𝑓 + 𝑔)(𝑥 ).
2. Find (𝑓 − 𝑔)(𝑥 ).
𝑔
3. Find (𝑓 ) (𝑥).

ASSESSMENT
Directions: Read each item carefully then choose the answer from the choices. Write the letter of your answer on the
answer sheet.

1. In a function, the x-values are ____________.

a. the same b. unique c. identical d. repeated
2. Which of the following ordered pairs represents a function?
a. {(1, 2), (2,3), (3,4), (4, 5)} c. {(1, 0), (−4 ,3), (1, −6), (4, 9)}
{( ) ( ) ( )
b. 0, 2 , −4, −1 , −4, −8 , (−1, 7) } d. {(3, 1), (−9, −2), (3, −4), (4, 1)}
3. An ice cream vendor earns an average of Php 700.00 per day. Express his total earning 𝐸 as a function of the
number of days 𝑛 he sells ice cream.
700
a. 𝐸 (𝑛) = 700 + 𝑛 b. 𝐸 (𝑛) = c. 𝐸 (𝑛) = 700𝑛 d. 𝐸 (𝑛) = 700 − 𝑛
𝑛
4. If the ice cream vendor sells ice cream for 1 week, how much will he earn?
a. Php 770.00 b. Php 3,500.00 c. Php 4,900.00 d. Php 7,000.00
5. Evaluate: 𝑓(𝑥 ) = 𝑥 2 + 2 at 𝑥 = −2
a. 𝑓(2) = 0 b. 𝑓(2) = 4 c. 𝑓(2) = 6 d. 𝑓 (2) = 8
2 1
6. Evaluate the function 𝑓 (𝑥 ) = 𝑥 + 3 𝑥 when 𝑥 = 3.
a. 𝑓(𝑥 ) = 18 b. 𝑓 (𝑥 ) = 12 c. 𝑓(𝑥 ) = 10 d. 𝑓 (𝑥 ) = 7
𝑥+1
7. Given: 𝑓(𝑥 ) = 𝑥−1 , find 𝑓 (1).
a. 𝑓(1) = −1 b. 𝑓 (1) = 0 c. 𝑓 (1) = 1 d. undefined
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8. Which of the following graphs does not represent a function?
a. b. c. d.

9. Given: 𝑓(𝑥 ) = 𝑥+7 ; 𝑔(𝑥) = 𝑥 + 2 Find (𝑓 ∘ 𝑔)(𝑥).

a. 𝑥 2 + 9𝑥 + 14 b. 𝑥 + 9 c. 2𝑥 + 9 d. 2𝑥 + 14
10. Given: 𝑓 𝑥 = 2𝑥+1 ; 𝑔 𝑥 ) = 𝑥 Find (𝑓. 𝑔)(𝑥).
( ) (
a. 2𝑥 2 + 2𝑥 b. 2𝑥 2 + 1 c. 2𝑥 2 + 𝑥 d. 2𝑥 2 + 2

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