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General
Mathematics
Quarter 1 – Module 1.2
Evaluating a Function
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 Senior High School

General
Mathematics
Quarter 1 – Module 1.2
Evaluating a Function

Introductory Message
For the facilitator:
 Welcome to the General Mathematics Self-Learning Module on Evaluating a
Function!

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 Evaluating a Function
CONTENT STANDARDS:
The learner demonstrates understanding of the key concepts of
functions.

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS:
The learner is able to accurately construct mathematical models to represent
real-life situations using functions.
LEARNING COMPETENCY:
Evaluates a function. (M11GM-Ia-2)
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
1. Evaluate functions given the number or expression for the function’s
variable.
2. Solve functions in algebraic form.

INTRODUCTION
You need a good grasp of GEMDAS. GEMDAS is an acronym for the words
Grouping symbols, Exponents, Multiplication, Division, Addition, Subtraction. When
asked to simplify two or more operations in one algebraic/numerical expression, the
order of the letters in GEMDAS indicates what to calculate first, second, third and so
on, until a simplified expression is achieved.

REVIEW AND PRESENTATION OF THE LESSON

You have learned from the previous module that a function is a relation in which
each element of the domain (x) is paired with exactly one element in the range (y).
Another way of saying it is that there is one and only one output (y) with each input
(x). And that functions can be used in our real life scenario and that there are times
that there are more than one solution in a single situation and it is called piecewise
function.
Evaluating a function means replacing the variable in the function, in this case
x, with a value from the function's domain and computing for the result. To denote that
we are evaluating 𝑓 at a for some 𝑎 in the domain of f, we write (𝑎).

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ACTIVITY: “KNOW MY USE”

Each picture is an example of a vending machine which can be seen anywhere

in our community. Name each vending machine and discuss the purpose and how
these machines are being used.

A. B. C. D.

ANALYSIS:
Based on the previous activity, answer the following questions:
When you insert (input) coin in any of the vending machine the result (output)
will be the instances of availing the services it offers.
1. How do you know when to insert?

2. Do you know how to avail these machines?

3. What is your experience of using it?

ABSTRACTION:
➢ We're going to go back to that visual as we begin evaluating functions. We are
going to "input" a number and our "output" is the answer.
➢ If one thinks of functions as a function machine, evaluating a function is analogous
to providing our machines with a valid input.
➢ Evaluating a function means replacing the variable in the function, with a value
from the function's domain and computing for the result. To denote that we are
evaluating 𝑓 at a for some 𝑎 in the domain of 𝑓, we write 𝑓(𝑎).

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 (To evaluate a function is to replace (substitute) its variable with a given number or
expression.)
➢ If you can substitute and evaluate a simple equation, then you can evaluate
functions. Remember, a function is basically the same as an equation. The only
difference is that we use that fancy function notation (such as "𝑓(𝑥)") instead of
using the variable 𝑦.

➢ Pay close attention in each example to where a number is substituted into the
function. I promise you will have no trouble evaluating function if you follow along.
Take a look

𝒇(𝒙) = 𝟔𝒙 − 𝟏 Note
Find 𝒇(𝟓)
Notice how 5 replaces the 𝑥 in the function
𝑓 (𝒙) = 6𝑥 − 1
notation
𝑓(𝟓) = 6(𝟓) − 1 Substitute 5 for 𝑥 in the original function
𝒇(𝟓) = 𝟐𝟗 Evaluate! This is your answer!
This answer means that if you substitute 5 for 𝑥, into this function, you will
get an answer of 29!
NOTE: (The 5 can be replaced with whatever number you substitute into the equation.)

Let’s consider a couple more examples.

Example 1.

Evaluate the following functions at 𝑥 = 1.5:

a. 𝑓 (𝑥 ) = 3𝑥 − 2
b. 𝑔(𝑥 ) = 3𝑥 2 − 4𝑥
c. ℎ(𝑥 ) = √𝑥 + 4
2𝑥+1
d. 𝑟(𝑥 ) =
𝑥−1
e. 𝑡(𝑥 ) = ⌊𝑥 ⌋ + 1, where is the greatest integer function
Solution.

a. 𝑓 (𝑥 ) = 3𝑥 − 2
𝑓(1.5) = 3(1.5) − 2 rewrite the equation with the given value of x;
= 4.5 − 2 evaluate the given equation;
𝒇(𝟏. 𝟓) = 𝟐. 𝟓 This is your answer!

b. 𝑔(𝑥 ) = 3𝑥 2 − 4𝑥
𝑔(1.5) = 3(1.5)2 − 4(1.5)
= 3(2.25) − 6
= 6.75 − 6
𝒈(𝟏. 𝟓) = 𝟎. 𝟕𝟓
substitute the equation with the given value of x;
evaluate the given equation
This is your answer!

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 c. ℎ(𝑥 ) = √𝑥 + 4
ℎ(1.5) = √1.5 + 4 substitute the equation with the given value of x;
= √5.5 evaluate the given equation
𝒉(𝟏. 𝟓) = 𝟐. 𝟑𝟒 This is your answer!

2𝑥+1
d. 𝑟(𝑥 ) = 𝑥−1
2(1.5)+1
𝑟(1.5) = substitute the equation with the given value of x;
1.5−1
3+1
= evaluate the given equation
0.5
4
=
0.5
𝒓(𝟏. 𝟓) = 𝟖 This is your answer!

e. 𝑡(𝑥 ) = |𝑥 | + 1
𝑡(1.5) = |1.5| + 1 substitute the equation with the given value of x;
=1+1 evaluate the given equation
𝒕(𝟏. 𝟓) = 𝟐 This is your answer!

Example 2.
Evaluate the following functions, where f and q are as defined in Example 1.

a) 𝑓 (2𝑥 + 1) b) 𝑔(4𝑥 − 3)
Solution.

a) 𝑓 (2𝑥 + 1) = 3(2𝑥 + 1) − 2 substitute the equation with the given value of x;

= 6𝑥 + 3 − 2 evaluate the given equation
𝒇(𝟐𝒙 + 𝟏) = 𝟔𝒙 + 𝟏 This is your answer!

b) 𝑔(4𝑥 − 3) = 3(4𝑥 − 3)2 − 4(4𝑥 − 3)

= 3(16𝑥 2 − 24𝑥 + 9) − 16𝑥 + 12

= 48𝑥 2 − 72𝑥 + 27 − 16𝑥 + 12

𝒈(𝟒𝒙 − 𝟑) = 𝟒𝟖𝒙𝟐 − 𝟖𝟖𝒙 + 𝟑𝟗

Example 3.

Evaluate 𝑓 (𝑎 + 𝑏)𝑤ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑒 𝑓 (𝑥 ) = 4𝑥 2 − 3𝑥

Solution.

𝑓 (𝑎 + 𝑏) = 4(𝑎 + 𝑏)2 − 3(𝑎 + 𝑏)

= 4(𝑎2 + 2𝑎𝑏 + 𝑏2 + 3𝑎 − 3𝑏

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 𝒇(𝒂 + 𝒃) = 𝟒𝒂𝟐 − 𝟑𝒂 + 𝟖𝒂𝒃 − 𝟑𝒃 + 𝟒𝒃𝟐

APPLICATION: CHECK IT OUT!

Direction: Evaluate the following functions

1. Given 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥 − 2, find the following values:

a. 𝑓(0)

b. 𝑓(3)

c. 𝑓(−1)

d. 𝑓 (2)

e. 𝑓(−5)

2. Given 𝑓 (𝑥 ) = √𝑥 − 3, find the following values:

a. 𝑓 (3)

b. 𝑓(4)

c. 𝑓(12)

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 d. 𝑓(𝑥 − 3)

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e. 𝑓 (1−𝑥)

3. Find the functional values 𝑓(−2), and 𝑓(3) for the function; 𝑓 (𝑥 ) = 𝑥 2 + 1

4. Evaluate the function 𝑓(𝑥 ) = 2𝑥 + 4 for 𝑥 = 5

5. Mark started selling snacks in the nearby school. In one day he spends Ᵽ200 for
rent and Ᵽ25 for each snack item he prepares. His expenses in a single day can
be expressed as the function 𝐶(𝑥) = 25𝑥 + 200, where 𝑥 is the number of
items and 𝐶(𝑥) is his daily expenses in pesos. How much are his expenses if he
prepares 100 snack items? 150 snack items?

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Enrichment
Substitute the given value/s and do the indicated operations and solve.
Let x = 3, y = 5, z = – 2

1. 2x – (– 3xy2)

2. – (xyz)

3. 3z – 2y + 3x

4𝑥
4. + 2z
5𝑦

4𝑥
5. (3𝑧)2 – 5y + 6𝑧

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Answer Key:
ACTIVITY:

A. Coffee Vending Machine, Answers may Vary

B. Water Dispenser, Answers may Vary
C. Washing Machine, Answers may Vary
D. Peso Net, Answers may Vary

Analysis: Varied answers are expected

Application:
1.a. -2
1.b. 1
1.c. -3
1.d. 0
1.e. -7

2.a. 0
2.b. 1
2.c. 3
2.d. √𝑥 − 6
2.e. √−2 + 3𝑥

3. 𝑓(−2) = 5, 𝑓(3) = 10
4. 14
5. 2,700 and 3,950

ENRICHMENT
1. 42
2. 30
3. -7
4. -3.52
5. 10

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References:
Learner’s Material (LM) in General Mathematics

Teacher’s Guide (TG) in General Mathematics

https://www.google.com/search?source=hp&ei=7Xi1XPHBHcKkwgO6LuwBw&q=vending+machine+b
usiness&oq

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