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INTRODUCTION
Evaluation of functions is a process of calculating the value of a function f(x) or y for given values
of x. The y is the dependent variable while the x is the independent variable. The process is done by
substituting the numerical values of x to the given function.
a. ( )
b. ( )
c. ( ) √
d. ( )
e. ( ) | |
a. ( ) ( ) b. ( ) ( ) ( ) c. ( ) √
√
( )
( ) ( ) | ( ) |
| |
| |
√
1. f(5) 4. f( )
2. f( ) 5. f(x+1)
3. f(0)
General Mathematics
Michelle J. Fajardo
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GENERAL MATHEMATICS
LESSON 2: EVALUATION OF FUNCTIONS
MODULE 2
Solutions:
1. ( ) ( ) ( ) 2. ( ) ( ) ( ) 3. ( ) ( ) ( )
( ) ( ) ( )
( ) ( )
√ √ √
4. ( ) ( ) ( ) 5. ( ) ( ) ( )
√
( ) ( )
( )
{ ( )
1. Find h(-10)
Since -10 belongs to the interval , therefore, we shall use the third piece function.
General Mathematics
Michelle J. Fajardo
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GENERAL MATHEMATICS
LESSON 2: EVALUATION OF FUNCTIONS
MODULE 2
( ) ( )
( )
( )
( )
2. Find h ( )
Since belongs to the interval , therefore we shall use the second piece of function.
( )
( )
3. Find h (6)
Since 6 belong to the interval , therefore we shall use the first piece of function.
( )
( ) ( )
General Mathematics
Michelle J. Fajardo
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GENERAL MATHEMATICS
LESSON 2: EVALUATION OF FUNCTIONS
MODULE 2
ACTIVITY
Reference:
Barcelona Alvin B. M.A. et.al, Senior High Conceptual Math and Beyond General Mathematics, Brilliant
Creations Publishing, Inc., Quezon City, Pages 3-10.
General Mathematics
Michelle J. Fajardo
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