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TARLAC CITY SCHOOLS DIVISION

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GENERAL
MATHEMATICS
Quarter 1: Week 6
Learning Activity Sheet
 GENERAL MATHEMATICS

Name: _________________________________________ Date: _______________

Section: __________________ Q1 - Week 6

GRAPH OF EXPONENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Background Information:
Exponential Functions can be used for many real-world applications, like exponential
growth and decay as discussed in the previous section. Although working with a function
which describes a real-world scenario gives a way for making predictions, most of the time,
the function itself is not enough. People learn a lot about things by seeing their pictorial
representations, and that is exactly why graphing exponential functions is a powerful tool. 1
Given the graph, it will be showed if a certain subject is increasing or decreasing over a period
of time.
To graph an exponential function, the following steps are to be followed.
Step 1. Construct a table of values of ordered pairs for the given function.

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f(x)
To accomplish the table of values, assign integer values to 𝑥 and find
corresponding values of 𝑓(𝑥).
Step 2. Plot the points found in the table and connect them using a smooth curve.
To begin with graphing, review the behavior of exponential growth and decay
by using the functions below and observe how the output values changes as the input
increases by 1.

Example 1. Sketch the graph of f(x) = 2x .

Solution.
Step 1: Construct a table of values of ordered pairs for the given function. Assign
integer values to 𝑥 and find corresponding values of 𝑓(𝑥).
The table of values for f(x) = 2x is as follows:
x −3 −2 −1 0 1 2 3
1 1 1
f(x) 1 2 4 8
8 4 2

Sample Solution in obtaining corresponding 𝑓(𝑥) given the value of 𝑥.

If 𝑥 = −3, then
𝑓 (𝑥 ) = 2 𝑥
𝑓 (−3) = 2(−3) (replace 𝑥 by −3)
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𝑓 (−3) = 23 (Law of Negative Exponents was applied)
𝟏 1
𝒇(−𝟑) = (If 𝑥 = −3, then the output is )
𝟖 8

Notice from the table that:

 the output values are all positive for all values of 𝑥.
 as the values of 𝑥 decreases, the values of 𝑓(𝑥) also decreases.
 when 𝑥 is negative and decreasing, the value of 𝑓(𝑥) approaches zero.

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 Step 2: Plot the points found in the table and connect them using a smooth curve.
By looking on the accomplished table of values, there are seven (7)
ordered pairs (𝑥, 𝑦) to be plotted on the graph.

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Plotting of points for 𝑓(𝑥 ) = 2𝑥 Graph of 𝑓 (𝑥 ) = 2𝑥

It can be observed that the function is defined for all values of 𝑥, is strictly increasing,
and attains only positive 𝑦 −values. As 𝑥 decreases without bound, the function approaches
0. Thus, the graph has the line 𝑦 = 0 as a horizontal asymptote.
1 x
Example 2. Sketch the graph of g(x) = (2) .

Solution.
Step 1: Construct a table of values of ordered pairs for the given function.
1 x
The table of values for g(x) = (2) is as follows:

x −3 −2 −1 0 1 2 3
1 1 1
f(x) 8 4 2 1
2 4 8

Sample Solution in obtaining corresponding 𝑓(𝑥) given the value of 𝑥.

If 𝑥 = −3, then
1 𝑥
𝑓 (𝑥 ) = ( 2)
1 (−3)
𝑓 (−3) = ( ) (replace 𝑥 by −3)
2
𝑓 (−3) = 23 (Law of Negative Exponents was applied)
𝒇(−𝟑) = 𝟖 (If 𝑥 = −3, then the output is 8)

Notice from the table that:

 the output values are all positive for all values of 𝑥.
 as the values of 𝑥 decreases, the values of 𝑓(𝑥) increases without
bound.
1 𝑥
 as the value of 𝑥 increases, the value of (2) approaches zero.

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 Step 2: Plot the points found in the table and connect them using a smooth curve.
By looking on the accomplished table of values, there are seven (7)
ordered pairs (𝑥, 𝑦) to be plotted on the graph.

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1 𝑥 1 𝑥
Plotting of points for 𝑔(𝑥) = ( ) Graph of 𝑔(𝑥) = ( )
2 2

It can be observed that the function is defined for all values of 𝑥, is strictly decreasing,
and attains only positive values. As 𝑥 increases without bound, the function approaches 0.
Thus, the graph has the line 𝑦 = 0 as a horizontal asymptote.
In general, depending on the value of 𝑏 (the base), whether 𝑏 > 1 or 0 < 𝑏 < 1, the
graph of 𝑓 (𝑥 ) = 𝑏 𝑥 has the following behavior:

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when 𝑏 >1 when 0 < 𝑏 < 1

Properties of Exponential Functions
The following properties of 𝑓 (𝑥 ) = 𝑏 𝑥 , where 𝑏 > 0 and 𝑏 ≠ 1, can be observed from the
graph:
(a) The domain is the set of ℝ.
(b) The range is the set (0, +∞).
(c) It is a one-to-one function. It satisfies the Horizontal Line Test.

Learning Competencies:
1. Represents an exponential function through its: (a) table of values, (b) graph, and (c)
equation. (M11GM-If-2)
2. Finds the domain and range of an exponential function. (M11GM-If-3)

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General Directions: Read the indicated directions carefully in the following activities, then,
provide what is needed or asked in each item. Write the answers on a separate sheet of
paper.

Activity 1 – Create it!

Direction: Construct a table of values for each corresponding function given.
Each correct output value to its corresponding value of 𝑥 will be given one (1)
point. Let 𝑥 be −2, −1, 0, 1 and 2.

1. 𝑓 (𝑥 ) = 3𝑥

2. 𝑓(𝑥 ) = 4𝑥

1 𝑥
3. 𝑓 (𝑥 ) = (3)

1 𝑥
4. 𝑓(𝑥 ) = (4)

5. 𝑓(𝑥 ) = 5−𝑥

Activity 2 – Multiple Choice

Direction: Read each question and choose the letter of the best answer.

1. Which of the following is the graph of an exponential function?

A. C.

B. D.

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2. Which of the following shows the graph of an exponential function whose base is
greater than zero, but less than one.
A. C.

B. D.

3. Given the steps in graphing exponential functions, which gives the proper order?
I. Plot the points.
II. Construct a table of values.
III. Connect the points using a smooth curve.
A. I – II – III B. II – I – III C. III – II – I D. I – III – II

4. Which of the following is the domain of the function 𝑓 (𝑥 ) = 10𝑥 ?

A. Set of positive integers C. Set of negative integers
B. ℝ D. whole numbers
5. Which of the following is the range of the function 𝑓 (𝑥 ) = 10𝑥 ?
A. Set of positive integers C. Set of negative integers
B. ℝ D. whole numbers
1 𝑥
6. Which of the following is true about the graph of 𝑓 (𝑥 ) = (5) ?
A. The graph is a parabola which opens downward.
B. The graph is located at Quadrant II.
C. The graph satisfies the Horizontal Line Test.
D. The graph is located at Quadrant III.

7. Which of the following is NOT true about the graph of an exponential function whose
base is greater than one?
A. The function defined for all values of 𝑥 strictly increases and attains only positive
𝑦 −values.
B. As 𝑥 decreases without bound, the function approaches 0.
C. The graph has the line 𝑦 = 0 as a horizontal asymptote.
D. It is not a one-to-one function
8. Which of the following is NOT true about the graph of an exponential function whose
base is greater than zero but less than one?
A. The function is defined for all values of 𝑥, is strictly decreasing, and attains only
negative values.
B. As 𝑥 increases without bound, the function approaches 0.
C. The graph has the line 𝑦 = 0 as a horizontal asymptote.
D. It is a one-to-one function.

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9. Which of the following functions when graphed, the function approaches zero, as 𝑥
decreases?
1 𝑥
A. 𝑓 (𝑥 ) = 1𝑥 B. 𝑓 (𝑥 ) = (2) C. 𝑓 (𝑥 ) = 7𝑥 D. 𝑓 (𝑥 ) = (0.75) 𝑥
10. Which of the following functions when graphed, the function approaches zero, as 𝑥
increases?
4 𝑥 1 𝑥
A. 𝑓 (𝑥 ) = 5𝑥 B. 𝑓 (𝑥 ) = ( ) C. 𝑓 (𝑥 ) = 7𝑥 D. 𝑓 (𝑥 ) = ( )
3 4

Activity 3 – Sketch Me Up
Direction: Sketch the graphs of the functions in Activity 1 on a graphing paper. Identify the
domain and range of each function.
1 𝑥
1. 𝑓 (𝑥 ) = 3𝑥 2. 𝑓 (𝑥 ) = 4𝑥 3. 𝑓(𝑥 ) = (3)
1 𝑥
4. 𝑓 (𝑥 ) = (4) 5. 𝑓(𝑥 ) = 5−𝑥

Activity 4 – Solve Me
Direction: On a separate sheet of paper, given the function 𝑓 (𝑥 ) = 5𝑥 ;
(a) Construct a table of values having 𝑥 from −4 to 4.
(b) Sketch the graph of 𝑓(𝑥).
(c) Identify the domain and range of the function.

Scoring Rubric for Activities 3 and 4 (Graphing)

Description Score
Graph is precise, neat and legible. Coordinates are graphed and labeled accurately. The
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graph is labeled with the appropriate function.
Graph is precise, neat and legible. One of the coordinates is not graphed and labeled
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accurately. The graph is labeled with the appropriate function.
Graph is mostly precise, neat and legible. Two coordinates are not graphed and labeled
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accurately. The graph is labeled with the appropriate function.
Graph is mostly precise, neat and legible. Three to four coordinates are not graphed and
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labeled accurately. The graph is labeled with the appropriate function.
Graph is imprecise, messy and illegible. Coordinates are not graphed and labeled accurately.
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The graph is not labeled with the appropriate function.
No graph was drawn. 0

Reflections
1. What are the different scenarios that you have encountered an exponential-liked
graph in your everyday life?

2. At this time of pandemic, what is the importance of having graphical

representations of the confirmed cases and recoveries from the beginning up to
the present?

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References
Verzosa, Debbie Marie B. Ph.D., Paolo Luis Apolinario, Regina M. Tresvalles, Francis
Nelson M. Infante, Jose Lorenzo M. Sin, Len Patrick Dominic M. Gerces, General
Mathematics: Learner’s Guide. Pasig: Department of Education, 2016, 88 – 91.
Crisologo, Leo Andrei A., Eden Delight P. Miro, Ph.D., Lester C. Hao, Shirlee R.
Ocampo, Regina M. Tresvalles, and Emellie G. Palomo, Ph.D. General Mathematics:
Teacher’s Guide. Pasig: Department of Education, 2016, 104 – 109.
Dimasuay, Lynie, Jeric Alcala, and Jane Palacio. General Mathematics. Quezon City:
C & E Publising, Inc., 2016, 50 – 54.

Prepared by:

REANNE NICOLLE JEAN E. CANLAS

Special Science Teacher I