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General Mathematics – Grade 11
Learning Activity Sheets
Quarter 1 Week 3

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 GENERAL MATHEMATICS 11
LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEETS
Quarter 1: Week 3
Name: _____________________________________ Grade & Section: _______________
ACTIVITY SHEET NO. 9 Date Answered: ________________

Lesson 9: INTERCEPTS, ZEROES, AND ASYMPTOTES OF RATIONAL

FUNCTIONS

Learning Objective: The learner will be able to determines the (a) intercepts; (b) zeroes; and
(c) asymptotes of rational functions (M11GM-Ic-1).

Let’s kick it off!

A rational function is any function which can be written as the ratio of two
polynomial functions, where the polynomial in the denominator is not equal to zero.
(course.lumenlearning.com). any function of one variable, x, is called a rational if, and only if,
it can be written in the form:
𝑃(𝑥)
𝑓(𝑥) =
𝑄 (𝑥)
Directions: Identify the intercepts, zeroes, and asymptote of the given rational function
below. Write your answer on the space provided.
𝑥 2 + 4𝑥 + 3
𝑓(𝑥) =
(𝑥 + 4)

4 3
____ 𝑦 − intercept: a. (0, ) b. (0, )
3 4

____ zeroes: a. 𝑥 = −3 , 𝑥 = −1 b. 𝑥 = 3 , 𝑥 = 1
____ 𝑥 − intercept a. (3,0), (1,0) b. (−3,0), (−1,0)
____ vertical asymptote: a. 𝑥 = − 2 b. 𝑥 = − 4
____ horizontal asymptote a. 1 b. no horizontal asymptote

Are you taking it?

Questions:

1. How did you find the intercepts of the given rational function?

2. How did you know that the given rational function has no horizontal asymptote?

3. What is the other term of zeroes in rational function?

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 Here’s how it is!

A rational function is any function which can be written as the ratio of two polynomial
functions. Neither the coefficients of the polynomials, nor the values taken by the function,
are necessarily rational numbers.
To find the 𝑦 −intercept(s), substitute in 0 for x and solve for 𝑦 or f(𝑥).
The 𝑥 −intercepts of rational functions are found by setting the polynomial in the
numerator equal to zero (0) and solving for 𝑥.
For any function, the 𝑥 −intercept are 𝑥 −values for which the function has a value
of zero: 𝑓(𝑥) = 0.
For rational functions, the 𝑥 −intercepts exist when the numerator is equal to 0. For
𝑃 (𝑥)
𝑓(𝑥) = , if 𝑃(𝑥) = 0 then 𝑓(𝑥) = 0.
𝑄 (𝑥)
An asymptote of a curve is a line, such that the distance between the curve
and the line approaches zero as they tend to infinity. An asymptote is a straight line which
a curve approaches arbitrarily closely, as it goes to infinity.
A vertical asymptote occur at singularities of a rational function, or points at which
the function is not defined. The only occur a singularities where the associated linear factor
in the denominator remains after cancellation.
A horizontal asymptote existing depends on the degree of polynomial in the
numerator (𝑛) and the degree of polynomial in the denominator (𝑚). These are three
possible cases:
(i). If 𝑛 < 𝑚, then 𝑦 = 0
(ii). If 𝑛 = 𝑚, then a horizontal asymptote exists, copy the leading numerical
coefficient of the given rational function
(iii). If 𝑛 > 𝑚, then there is no horizontal asymptote of the rational function

horizontal asymptote

vertical asymptote

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Examples:
Directions: Determine the intercepts, zeroes, and asymptote of the given rational functions.
3𝑥 2 −10𝑥−8 3𝑥 3 −12𝑥 2 +3𝑥−12
1. 𝑓(𝑥) = 2. 𝑓 (𝑥 ) =
2𝑥 2 +5𝑥+3 𝑥 2 +5𝑥+6
Note: Factor both the numerator & denominator Note: Factor both the numerator & denominator

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 (3𝑥+2)(𝑥−4) (3𝑥²+3)(𝑥−4)
(2𝑥+3)(𝑥+1) (𝑥+3)(𝑥+2)

(i) 𝑦 − intercept; set 𝑥 = 0 (i) 𝑦 – intercept; set 𝑥 = 0

3(0)2 −10(0)−8 3(0)3 −12(0)2+3(0)−12
𝑓 (0) = 𝑓(0) =
2(0)2+5(0)+3 (0)2 +5(0)+6
−8 8 −12
𝑓(0) =
3
= − 3
𝑓(0) =
6
= −2
8
𝑦 – intercept: (0, - ) 𝑦 – intercept: (0, −2)
3
2
𝑥 − intercept(s): (− , 0) , (4, 0) 𝑥 − intercept(s): (±𝑖 , 0) , (4, 0)
3

(ii) zeroes: (ii) zeroes:

(3𝑥 + 2) (𝑥 − 4) = 0 (3𝑥 2 + 3) (𝑥 – 4) = 0
3𝑥 + 2 = 0 𝑥−4 = 0 3𝑥 2 +3 = 0 𝑥−4 = 0
3𝑥 = −2 𝑥 = 4 3𝑥² = −3 𝑥=4
2
𝑥 = − 𝑥² = −1
3
𝑥 = ±𝑖
(iii) vertical asymptote: (iii) vertical asymptote:
(2𝑥 + 3) (𝑥 + 1) = 0 (𝑥 + 3) (𝑥 + 2) = 0
2𝑥 + 3 = 0 𝑥+1 = 0 𝑥+3 = 0 𝑥+2 = 0
2𝑥 = −3 𝑥 = −1 𝑥 = −3 𝑥 = −2
3
𝑥 = −
2

(iv) horizontal asymptote: (iv) horizontal asymptote:

3𝑥 2 −10𝑥−8 3𝑥 3 −12𝑥 2 +3𝑥−12
𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑓 (𝑥 ) =
2𝑥 2 +5𝑥+3 𝑥 2 +5𝑥+6

𝑛 = 𝑚
➢ take the leading coefficient of the given rational function 𝑛 > 𝑚
𝑎 3
𝑦 = 𝑏
= 2
There is no horizontal asymptote.

Now do it! Fill me up!

Directions: Answer the following. Fill in the missing number(s), term(s), and
symbol inside the boxes.

𝑥 2 −4𝑥+3 𝑥 2 −4
1. 𝑓 (𝑥 ) = 2. 𝑓 (𝑥 ) =
𝑥 2 +3𝑥+2 𝑥 3 +2𝑥 2+4𝑥+8
Note: Factor both the numerator & denominator Note: Factor both the numerator & denominator
(𝑥− )( 𝑥−3) (𝑥− 2)( 𝑥+2) ( 𝑥−2)
= (𝑥²+4)
(𝑥+1)(𝑥+) (𝑥²+4)(𝑥+2)

(i) 𝑦 − intercept; set 𝑥 = 0 (i) 𝑦 − intercept; set 𝑥 = 0

(0)2 −4(0)+3 (0)2 −4
𝑓 (0) = (0)2 +3(0)+ 𝑓 (𝑥 ) = (0)3 +2(0)2 +4(0)+8
3 −4 1
𝑓(0) =
2
𝑓 (0) = = −2
8

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 𝑦 – intercept: (,) 𝑦 – intercept: (,)
𝑥 − intercept(s): (1 , 0), (, 0) 𝑥 − intercept(s): ( , 0), (, 0)
(ii) zeroes: (ii) zeroes:
(𝑥 − 1) (𝑥 – 3) = 0 (𝑥 − 2) (𝑥 + 2) = 0
𝑥−= 0 𝑥−3 = 0 𝑥− =0 𝑥+2 = 0
𝑥=1 𝑥= 𝑥=2 𝑥=

(iii) vertical asymptote: (iii) vertical asymptote:

(𝑥 + 1) (𝑥 + 2) = 0 (𝑥 2 + 4) = 0
𝑥+1= 0 𝑥+2 = 0 𝑥 2 = −4
𝑥= 𝑥= 𝑥=
(iv) horizontal asymptote: (iv) horizontal asymptote
𝑥 2 −4𝑥+3 𝑥 2 −4
𝑓 (𝑥 ) = 𝑓 (𝑥 ) = 𝑥3 +2𝑥2 +4𝑥+8
𝑥²+3𝑥+2

𝑛𝑚 𝑛𝑚
➢ take the leading coefficient of the given rational function
𝑎 
𝑦=𝑏== Therefore, 𝑦 = .

Ace it!

Directions: Answer the following. Write your answer/s on a piece of paper.

A. Determine the intercepts, zeroes, and asymptote of the given rational function.
(Show your complete solutions)

𝑥2 +4𝑥+3
1. 𝑓 (𝑥 ) =
3𝑥2 +8𝑥+4

𝑥3 −𝑥2−4𝑥+4
2. 𝑓 (𝑥 ) =
𝑥2 +2𝑥−3

𝑥2 −1
3. 𝑓 (𝑥 ) =
𝑥−4

2
2𝑥 −𝑥−3
4. 𝑓 (𝑥 ) = 2
𝑥 +3𝑥−4

𝑥2 −16
5. 𝑓 (𝑥 ) = 3
𝑥 +4𝑥2−4𝑥−16

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 GENERAL MATHEMATICS 11
LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEETS
Quarter 1: Week 3
Name: _____________________________________ Grade & Section: _______________
ACTIVITY SHEET NO. 10 Date Answered: ________________

Lesson 10: PROBLEMS INVOLVING RATIONAL FUNCTIONS, EQUATIONS, AND

INEQUALITIES
Learning Objectives: The learner will be able to solves problems involving rational functions,
equations, and inequalities (M11GM- Ic-3).

Let’s kick it off!

A rational function is any function which can be written as the ratio of two polynomial
functions. Neither the coefficients of the polynomials, nor the values taken by the function, are
necessarily rational numbers (course.lumenlearning.com). While a rational equation is a type
of equation where it involves at least one rational expression, a fancy name for a fraction
(https://www.chilimath.com/lessons/advanced-algebra/solving-rational-equations/). A rational
inequality is an inequality that contains a rational expression. (https://math.libretexts.org)

A. Directions: Study what’s inside the box and write it in the appropriate column below.

𝑥−3 𝑥 2 − 3𝑥 + 2 3𝑥 + 2 𝑥
𝐴. ≤0 𝐵. 𝑓 (𝑥 ) = 𝐶. =
𝑥+2 𝑥+2 𝑥+2 3

2𝑥 2 + 5𝑥 + 2 5 𝑥+7 𝑥+2
𝐷. 𝑓 (𝑥 ) = 𝐸. = 𝐹. >2
𝑥−1 𝑥 3 5

Rational function Rational equation Rational inequality

B. Directions: Tell whether a problem is a rational function, equation or inequality. Write

your answer on a space provided.

_______1. Brgy. 102 received a budget of P250,000 to support the financial needs of
their constituent like check-ups for the elderly in the barangay. The amount of money is to be
funded equally among all elderly in the community. If one of the NGO pledged to give
additional P500, how much each one of the elderly received?

_______2. The numerator of a fraction is 2 more than the denominator. If 1 is added

from both the numerator and denominator, the resulting fraction has a value of 2/3. Find the
original fraction.

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 _______3. A boat goes 120 miles downstream in the same time it can go 80 miles
upstream. The speed of the current is 4 miles per hour. What is the speed of the boat in still
water?

_______4. Jr can paint a room in 4 hours. Chad can do it in 3 hours. Ej can do the
painting in 6 hours. If all of them worked together, how long will it take them to paint the room?

_______5. Celine has 6 liters of alcohol solution that has 30% concentration. How
many liters of pure alcohol need to be added in order to increase the concentration to not less
than 65%?

Are you taking it?

Questions:

1. How do you solve problems involving rational function, equation, and inequalities?

2. How do you analyze a problem whether it is a rational function, equation, and

inequalities?

3. What is the difference between rational equation and rational inequalities?

Here’s how it is?

𝑝(𝑥)
A rational function is a function in the form of 𝑓(𝑥) = where 𝑝(𝑥) and 𝑞(𝑥) are
𝑞(𝑥)
polynomials and 𝑞(𝑥) is not the zero function.
A problem involving rational function is written as the quotient of two polynomial
functions.

Example 1:
NGO gives online-class financial assistance cost P50,000 for SY:2021-2022. The
amount of money is to be funded equally to all Senior High students of Tacloban City Division.
Solution:
50,000
𝑓 (𝑥 ) = 𝑥
Let 𝑥 = be the number of student(s) who will received the online financial assistance

𝑥 50 100 150 200 500

𝑓(𝑥) 1000 500 333.33 250 100

50,000
The function 𝑓 (𝑥 ) = can represent 𝑓 as a function of 𝑥.
𝑥

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Example 2:
The distance from Tacloban to Catbalogan is 137 kilometers. How long will it take to
reach Catbalogan if the driver’s average speed is 50 kilometer per hour?
Solution:
𝑑
𝑡(𝑠) = 𝑠
Let 𝑠 = be the speed of the travel from Tacloban to Catbalogan
137
𝑡(50) = 50
= 2.74 hours or 2 hours and 45 minutes

A rational equation is an equation involving rational expressions.

Example 1:
If there are 2000 population of Grade 11 in the entire division. How many sections who
will receive the cash assistance if there are 50 students in each class?
Solution:
𝑻𝒐𝒕𝒂𝒍 𝒏𝒖𝒎𝒃𝒆𝒓 𝒐𝒇 𝒔𝒕𝒖𝒅𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒔
= 𝑁𝑢𝑚𝑏𝑒𝑟 𝑜𝑓 𝑠𝑡𝑢𝑑𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑠 𝑒𝑎𝑐ℎ 𝑐𝑙𝑎𝑠𝑠
𝑵𝒖𝒎𝒃𝒆𝒓 𝒐𝒇 𝒔𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔
2000
= 50
𝑥
50𝑥 = 2000
𝑥 = 40 sections who will receive the online-class financial assistance

Example 2:
A car travels 90𝑘𝑚 in the same time that a truck travels 110𝑘𝑚. If the truck’s speed
is 15𝑘𝑝ℎ faster than the car. Find the truck’s speed and the car’s speed
Solution:
(𝑑) (𝑠) (𝑡)
90
car 90 𝑥
𝑥
110
truck 110 𝑥 + 15
𝑥 + 15

90 110
=
𝑥 𝑥+15

90(𝑥 + 15) = 110(𝑥)

90𝑥 + 1350 = 110𝑥
90𝑥 − 110𝑥 = −1350
−20𝑥 = −1350
𝑥 = 67.50 speed of the car
𝑥 = 82.50 speed of the truck

A rational inequality is an inequality involving rational expressions.

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Example 1:
The distance of Pj’s house and his school is 10𝑘𝑚. If he drives another (𝑥) kilometer
from his school at an average rate of 25 kilometers per hour and he plans to drive in at most
2 hours. What is the additional distance of Pj’s travel?
Solution:
𝑑
≤𝑡
𝑠
10+𝑥
≤2
30

10 + 𝑥 ≤ 60
𝑥 ≤ 50

Therefore, Pj needs to travel an additional distance of not more than 50 kilometers to

spend at most 2 hours.

Now do it! Fill in the boxes!

Directions: Answer the following. Fill in the missing number(s), inside the boxes.

1. A courier runs 5𝑘𝑚/ℎ𝑟 faster than the other courier. When the faster courier travelled
the distance of 56𝑘𝑚, the one has gone 35𝑘𝑚. what is the speed of both couriers?

Solution:

Step 1: represent the unknown in the problem

𝑑
note that the time is expressed as 𝑡 =
𝑟
let 𝑥 = rate of the 1𝑠𝑡 courier
𝑥 + 5 = rate of the 2𝑛𝑑 courier

Courier Distance Rate/speed Time

1𝑠𝑡 courier  𝑥 
2𝑛𝑑 courier 56  56
𝑥+5

𝑑 35 56
Step 2: 𝑡= ; =
𝑟 𝑥 𝑥+5

35 (𝑥 + 5) = 56 ( )
35𝑥 + 175 = 56𝑥
35𝑥 – 
𝑥 = −175
−21𝑥 = −175
𝑥 = 8.33 the speed of ___________
𝑥 =  the speed of ___________

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 𝟐𝒕
2. Suppose that 𝑒(𝑡) = 𝟐 (𝑖𝑛 𝑚𝑔/𝑚𝑙) represents the concentration of a drug in a
𝒕 −𝟏
patient’s bloodstream (𝑡) hours after the drug was given. State you observation based
on the result of the table.

Solution:

𝑡 0 1 2 4 6
𝑒 (𝑡)     0.343

3. A notebook with a square base has a volume of 64 cubic inches. If 𝑥 is the length of
its edge and ℎ is the height of the notebook. What are the possible measurement of its
edge if the height should be longer then the edge?

Solution:

let 𝑥 = be the measurement of the edge

64
−𝑥 > 0
𝑥²
64 − 
> 0
64  𝑥 3

𝑥 < 4
Therefore, the possible measurement of its edge is ____________.

4. How many liters of pure alcohol must be added to 45 liters of 25% alcohol solution to
make a 35% alcohol solution?

Solution:

Original Added Result

25 35
Concentration 25% = 100% = 1 35% =
100 100
Amount 45 liters 𝑥 45 + 𝑥
25
Multiply
100
(45) 1 (𝑥) 
Note: use 100% or 1 because pure alcohol was added.
25 35
(45) + 1 (𝑥) = (45 + 𝑥)
100 100
+ 100𝑥 = 1575 + 
65𝑥 = 1575 – 1125

65𝑥 =
𝑥 =

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 Ace it!

Directions: Answer the following problems below. Write your answer/s on a piece of
paper. Note, show your complete solutions.

1. City of Laygay allocated a budget worth Php 1𝑀 to cover the needs of all the
families who were victim of typhoon Sayong. The amount is to be allotted equally
among all the families in the city. At the same time the provincial governor pledged
to give Php 300.00 to be received by each family. How much will be the family will
receive if there are 1000 families covers the whole city of Laygay?

2. A die with a square base has a volume of 8 cubis inches. If 𝑙 is the length of its
edge and ℎ is the height of the die. What are the possible measurement of its edge
if the height should be longer than the edge?

3. A new pump boat can travel 1500 meters in 40 seconds. At this rate, how long will
it take the pump boat to travel a distance of 45 kilometers?

4. If a certain number is subtracted to the product 8 and the reciprocal of 2 less than
that number, the result is 4. Find the number.

5. If the sum of a number (𝑥) and 5 is divided by 2, the result is less than 5. What are
the possible values for the given number (𝑥)?

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References:

CHED. General Mathematics Learner’s Materials. Pasig City: Department of Education –

Bureau of Learning Resources, 2016.

Oronce, Orlando A. General Mathematics, 1st Ed. Quezon City: Rex Book Store Inc., 2016.

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