The College of Maasin: Module 3: Operation On Functions
The College of Maasin: Module 3: Operation On Functions
The College of Maasin: Module 3: Operation On Functions
I. INTRODUCTION:
II. ACTIVITIES:
Activity 1. Motivation: Answer the following:
Luara went to a bookstore to shop for supplies. The price list is shown below.
Notebooks: P23 Pens: P12 Folders: P8
How much will she spend if she buys 8 notebooks, 4 pens, and 3 folders?
Let N (x) ne the function that determines the amount paid for notebooks.
What is the independent variable, x?
What is the dependent variable, N (x)?
Let P (x) be the function that determines the amount paid for pens.
What are the independent and dependent variables?
Let F (x) be the function that determines the amount paid for folders.
What are the independent and dependent variables?
Sum of Functions:
The sum of f and g, denoted by (f + g), given by (f + g)(x) = f(x) + g(x)
Difference of Functions:
The difference of f and g, denoted by (f - g), given by (f - g)(x) = f(x) - g(x)
Product of Functions:
The product of f and g, denoted by (fg)(x), is defined by (fg)(x) = f(x) · g(x)
Quotient of Functions:
𝑓 𝑓 𝑓(𝑥)
The quotient of f and g, denoted by ( )(x), is defined by ( )(x) = , where g(x) ≠ 0
𝑔 𝑔 𝑔(𝑥)
ℎ ℎ(𝑥)
d. ( )(x) = definition of division of functions
𝑔 𝑔(𝑥)
2𝑥2+9𝑥−5
= replace h(x) and g(x) by the given values
2𝑥−1
(𝑥+5)(2𝑥−1)
= factor the numerator
2𝑥−1
(x+5) (2x−1)
= cancel out common factors
(2x−1)
=𝑥 +5
Alternative solution:
We know that (𝑓 + 𝑔)(3) means evaluating the function (𝑓 + 𝑔) at 3.
Alternative solution:
(𝑓 • 𝑔)(𝑥) = 2𝑥2 + 9𝑥 − 5 resulted function from item c
(𝑓 • 𝑔)(3) = 2(3)2 + 9(3) – 5 replace x by 3
= 2(9) + 27 − 5 square and multiply
= 18 + 27 – 5 multiply
= 40 simplify
ℎ ℎ(3)
h. ( )(3) =
𝑔 𝑔(3)
Alternative solution:
ℎ
( )(x) = x + 5 resulted function from item d
𝑔
ℎ
( )(x) = 3 + 5 replace x by 3
𝑔
=8 simplify
III. EXERCISES:
Given:
𝑎(𝑥) = 𝑥 + 2
𝑏(𝑥) = 5𝑥 – 3
𝑥+5
c(𝑥) =
𝑥−7
d(𝑥) = √𝑥 + 5
3
e(𝑥) =
𝑥−7
IV. ASSESSMENT:
Directions: Encircle the letter of the correct answer.
1. Find ℎ(3) + 𝑑(2) 𝑖𝑓 ℎ(𝑥) = 𝑥 − 1 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑑(𝑥) = 7𝑥 + 3
a. 2 b. 5 c. 14 d. 19
2. 𝑡(𝑥) = −𝑥2 + 7𝑥 + 1 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑟(𝑥) = 5𝑥2 − 2 𝑥 + 8, 𝑓𝑖𝑛𝑑 (𝑡 − 𝑟)(2).
a. 18 b. -18 c. -13 d. 13
3. 𝑓(𝑥) = 4𝑥 + 2 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑔(𝑥) = 3𝑥 − 1, 𝑓𝑖𝑛𝑑 (𝑓 − 𝑔)(4).
a. 0 b. -9 c. 7 d. -8
4. 𝐼𝑓 𝑔(𝑥) = 𝑥 − 4 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥 + 5 𝐹𝑖𝑛𝑑 𝑓(𝑥) • 𝑔(𝑥)
a. 𝑥2 + 𝑥 + 20 c. 𝑥 2 – 𝑥 − 20
b. 𝑥 2 – 𝑥 + 20 d. 𝑥 2 + 𝑥 – 20
6. 𝑓(𝑥) = 2𝑥 + 3 , 𝑔(𝑥) = 𝑥 − 1
7. 𝑓(𝑥) = 5 − 𝑥 2 , 𝑔(𝑥) = 𝑥 2 + 4𝑥 − 12
3𝑥+1 2𝑥−4
8. 𝑓(𝑥) = , 𝑔(𝑥) =
𝑥 2 −25 𝑥 2 −25
Reflection writing:
1. How will you relate this topic in a real life situation? Cite some real-life examples.
V. FEEDBACK: In this activity, you will be asked to complete the 3-2-1 Chart regarding the evaluation
of functions that you have learned.
3-2-1 Chart
Three things I found out:
1.
2.
3.
VI. RESOURCES:
Melosantos, A., Sacluti, B., Math Connections in the digital age, Evaluation of functions, page
8-13.