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General Mathematics
Quarter 1 – Week 4
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MELCS : represents real-life situations using one-to one functions. M11GM-Id-1

: determines the inverse of a one-to-one function. M11GM-Id-2
: represents an inverse function through its: (a) table of values, and (b) graph. M11GM-Id-3

Lesson 1 One-to-one Function

INTRODUCTION
Let us review first the mathematical terms or concepts or ideas that will help us understand the main
lesson.
In your English subject, you have learned antonyms like in the words good and bad. In your Filipino
subject, antonyms are called “mga salitang magkasalungat” like in the words “malakas at mahina”. In pratical
term, these are called opposites like in the words male and female.
In Mathematics, this concept is also learned. Taking a look at the mathematical concepts below, for
sure that you know most of them.
Math Concept Its Opposite Math Concept Its Opposite Addition Subtraction Squared Square root
Multiplication Division
We also learned from the previous module that we use vertical line test to check if the given graph is a
function or not. Likewise, an arrow diagram or mapping is another way of presenting a relation. Observe the
different illustrations below.

 In Figure 1, it is not a function, a in set A has two mirror images, 1 and 2 in set B. It is just simply a
relation.
 In Figure 2, it is a function. Each element or member in set A has exactly one mirror image in set B.
 In Figure 3, it is a function. Each element or member in set A has exactly one mirror image in set B.
Furthermore, each element in set A has one and only one image in set B. This is called a one-to-one
function.

ONE-TO-ONE FUNCTIONS
Definition: The function is one-to-one if for any x1, x2 in the domain of f, then f(x1) ≠ f(x2). That is, the same x -
value is never paired with two different y-values.

From our review on functions, refer to Figure 3. This is an example of a one-to-one function. In other
words, a function is not a one-to-one if two different inputs correspond to the same output.
Study some mathematical real-life applications. Let us determine if the following scenarios are
examples of one-to-one functions or not.

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 Example 1: The relation pairing of SISTECH College learner to his or her LRN (learner’s reference number).
Solution: Each learner of SISTECH College is assigned to a unique LRN. Thus, the relation is a function.
Furthermore, two different learners cannot be assigned with the same LRN. Thus, the function is one-
to-one.

Example 2: The relation pairing of a patient in SIMC to his or her blood type.
Solution: Each patient in SIMC has a unique blood type. Thus, the relation is a function. Further, two different
patients can have the same blood type. Thus, the function is not one-to-one.

If a function is presented through a graph, we will use horizontal line test to determine if it is a one-to-
onefunction or not.
Horizontal Line Test: A function is one-to-one if each horizontal line does not intersect the graph at more
than one point.
Vertical and Horizontal Line Tests: All functions satisfy the vertical line test. All one-to-one
functions satisfy both the vertical and horizontal line tests.

Lesson 2 Inverse Functions

DEFINITION
Functions and are inverses of each other provided:
f(g(x) = x and g(f(x)) = x
The function g is denoted by f-1, read as “f inverse”.

To determine the domain and range of an inverse function from a given table of values, just switch the
values of the domain and range from the original function.

From the example above, the domain of the original function is the range of its inverse function and the range
of the original function is the domain of its inverse function. This is also true for functions presented through
equations and graphs.

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 Consider also the following statements.
(a) If the x - and y - values of a one-to-one function are interchanged, the result is a function.
(b) If the x - and y - values of a function that is not a one-to-one are inverted, the result is no longer a function.

Inverse Functions from Equations

To determine the inverse of a function from its equation, follow the steps.
1. Write the function in the form y =f(x).
2. Interchange the x and y variables.
3. Solve for y in terms of x.

Activity Week 4

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 Assessment
Direction: Use a separate sheet of paper for your answer. Show your solution.
A. Tell whether if the following is a ONE-TO-ONE FUNCTION or NOT A ONE-TO-ONE FUNCTION.
1. The relation pairing a distance d (in kilometers) traveled along a given jeepney route to the jeepney fare for
traveling that distance.
2. The relation pairing a person to his or her citizenship.
3. The relation of Employee to employee number.
4. The relation of students and their cellphone number.
5. The relation of a country and its capital.

B. Find the inverse of the following functions. 5 pts each.

1. f(x) = 3x + 1
2. f(x) = x3 - 2
3. f(x) = (x + 1)/(x – 4)

References
Books:
General Mathematics for Senior High School by Dr. Winston R. Sirug
Websites:
https://www.mathsisfun.com/sets/function-inverse.html

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