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Quarter 1 – Module 2: Evaluating Functions
First Edition, 2020
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This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help you
master the key concepts of functions specifically on evaluating functions. The
scope of this module permits it to be used in many different learning situations.
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What I Know
Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the chosen letter on a separate sheet of
paper.
2
a. f (x) 2x 10x 7 3
p(x) x 7
c.
2 m
b. g(x) 4 x 3x 8 s(x) 2 1
d.
2. What kind of function is being illustrated 3
f (x) 2x 3x 5 ?
by
a. Rational Function c. Greatest Integer Function
b. Constant Function d. Absolute Value Function
3. Find the function value given h(x) 17 8x x 4d .
of
a. 17 32d
c. 17 32d
b. 17 32d 2
d. 17 32d
2
2
6. Which of the following is the value of the 2
f (x) 3x 15x 5 given
function
3
x = 3?
a. 25 c. 19
b. 16 d. 10
7. Evaluate the function h(x) x given x = 2.5.
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a. 34 c. -33
b. -34 d. 33
8. Give the value of the of the 3
c(x) 5x 18 at c(3) .
function
a. 117 c. 153
b. 27 d. 63
9. Evaluate: h(x) 5x 2 8x given x = 5.
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a. 22 c. 97
b. 145 d. -3
10.Find the value of the
h(x) 5x2 4 if x 6 .
function a.
80 c. 16
b. 2 19 d. 4
11.Evaluate the function f (x) 3x 2 5x 2 give x 2x 5 .
n
2
a. 12x 50x 52 2
c. 12x 50x 52
2
b. 12x 65x 77 2
2 d. 12x 65x 77
2x 5
12.Given h(x) , determine h(5).
3
a. -15 c. 15
b. 5
5
d. 3
3
13.Evaluate the function 2
k(x) 5 if x .
x
3
a. 3 5
c. 5
b. 25
3
d. 25
2
2x 3x 7
14.Given g(x) , determine g(2) .
3x 4
9 9
a. b.
2
2
3
8 8
7
c. 7 d.
3x 7
15.For what values of x can we not evaluate the function f (x) ?
2
x 4
a. ±4 c. ±2
b. ±3 d. ±1
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Lesson
1 Evaluating Functions
Finding the value of “x” for most of the students is what Mathematics is all about.
Sometimes, it seems to be a joke for the students to evaluate an expression, like
what is shown by the illustration.
Find x.
Here it is!
If you want to learn how to find the value of “y”, well then, you are in the right
page. WELCOME to your second module!
What’s In
Before we begin, let’s go back to the time when you first encounter how to evaluate
expressions.
1. x 9
2. 3x 7
2
3. x 4x 10
2
4. 2x 6x 26
2
5. 3x 6
5
We have learned that, in an algebraic expression, letters can stand for numbers.
And to find the value of the expression, there are two things that you have to do.
If in the activity above, you do the same process in order to arrive with these
answers, then, this module seems to be very easy to you.
Solutions:
1. x 9
Since x = 3, we just replaced x by 3 in the expression, then subtract by 9.
x9
(3) 9
6
2. 3x 7
Following
3xthe
7steps, we just replace x by 3, multiply it by the numerical coefficient 3, then add 7
3(3) 7
97
16
6
2
3. x 4x 10
fter replacing x by 3, we get the squared of 3 which is 9, add it to the product of 4 and 3, then lastly, we subtrac
2
x 4x 10
2
(3) 4(3) 10
9 12 10
11
2
4. 2x 6x 26
Simply each term inside the parenthesis in order to arrive with 18 subtra
2
2x 6x 26
2
2(3) 6(3) 26
18 18 26
26
3
5. 3x 6
Get the cubed of 3 which is 27, then multiply it to 3 to get 81 then subtract 6
3
3x 6
3
3(3) 6
3(27) 6
81 6
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Types of Functions
What’s New
Before you proceed to this module, try to look and analyze some of the common
types of functions that you might encounter as you go on with this module.
function x
y ab ,
where x is in an exponent and a and b are
constants. (Note that only b is raised to
the power x; not a.) If the base b is greater
than 1 then the result is exponential
growth.
Logarithmic Logarithmic functions are the inverses of y log 7 49
Function exponential functions, and any
exponential function can be expressed in
logarithmic form. Logarithms are very
useful in permitting us to work with very
large numbers while manipulating
numbers of a much more manageable
size. It is written in the form
y log b x x 0, where b 0 and b 1
Absolute Value The absolute value of any number, c is
Function represented in the form of |c|. If any
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function f: R→ R is defined by f (x) x , it yx42
is known as absolute value function. For
each non-negative value of x, f(x) = x and
for each negative value of x, f(x) = -x, i.e.,
f(x) = {x, if x ≥ 0; – x, if x < 0.
Greatest Integer If a function f: R→ R is defined by f(x) = f (x) x 1
Function [x], x ∈ X. It round-off to the real number
where x is the
to the integer less than the number.
Suppose, the given interval is in the form greatest integer
of (k, k+1), the value of greatest integer function
function is k which is an integer.
What is It
Evaluating function is the process of determining the value of the function at the
number assigned to a given variable. Just like in evaluating algebraic expressions,
to evaluate function you just need to a.) replace each letter in the expression with
the assigned value and b.) perform the operations in the expression using the
correct order of operations.
Answer:
Given f (x) 2x f (3) 2
4,
2
g(3) 3(3)
7
g(3) 3(9) 7
9
g(3) .
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Answer: Given
g(x) 3x 7 , g(3) 34
2
Example 3: Given
p(x) 3x 5x 2 , find p(0) and p(1) .
2
Solution:
2
p(0) 3(0) 5(0) 2
p(0) 3(0) 0 2
Treat each of these like two
p(0) 0 0 2
separate problems. In each
p(0) 2 case, you substitute the value
2
in for x and simplify. Start
p(0) 3(1) 5(1) 2 with x = 0, then x=-1.
p(0) 3(1) 5 2
p(0) 3 5 2
p(0) 4
Answer:
p(x) 3x 5x 2 , p(0) 2 p(1) 4
2
Given
,
Example 4: Given
f (x) 5x 1 , f (h 1) . ✓ This time, you substitute (h +
1) into the equation for x.
Solution: find ✓ Use the distributive property
on the right side, and then
f (h 1) 5(h 1) 1 combine like terms to simplify.
f (h 1) 5h 5 1
f (h 1) 5h 6
Answer: Given
f (x) 5x f (h 1) 5h 6
1 ,
Example 5: Given
g(x) 3x 2 , find g(9) .
Solution:
Answer: Given 3x 2
g(x) , g(9) 5
4x 8
Example 6: Given Solution: h(x) , find the value
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of function if
2x 4 x 5
12
h(5) 4(5) 8
2(5) 4 ✓ Substitute -5 for x in the function.
20 8 ✓ Simplify the expression on the right
h(5) side of the equation. (recall the
10 4
12 concepts of integers and simplifying
h(5) fractions)
14
6
h(5)
7
4x 8 6
Answer: h(x) , h(5)
Given 2x 4 7
3
f (x) 2 if x .
x
Example 7:
Evaluate 2
Solution:
3
3 2
f 2 2
3
✓ Substitute for x in the function.
2
3
f 2 23 ✓ Simplify the expression on the right
side of the equation. (get the cubed
3 of 2 which is 8, then simplify)
f 2 8
3
f 2 4 2
3
f 2 22
x 3
Answer: Given f (x) 2 , f 2 22
Example 8: Evaluate the function h(x) x 2 where x is the greatest integer
function given x 2.4 .
Answer: Given
h(x) x 2 h(2.4) 4
,
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Example 9:Evaluate the function f (x) x 8 where x means the absolute
8
value of x 8 if x 3 .
Solution:
✓ Substitute 3 for x in the function.
f (3) 3 8
✓ Simplify the expression on the right
f (3) 5 side of the equation. (remember that
any number in the absolute value
f (3) 5
sign is always positive)
Answer:
Given f (x) x 8 , f (3) 5
What’s More
Your Turn!
Independent Practice 1: Fill Me
Evaluate the following functions by filling up the missing parts of the solution.
1. f (x) 3x 5 , f (2)
find
Solution:
f (2) _________ ________
f (2) 6 5
f (2) _________ ________
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Solution:
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g(6) _________ ______
g(6) 312
g(6) _________ ______
1. Given
w(n) n 1, find the value of the function if w = -1.
2. Given
f (x) x 3, f (9.3) .
find
4. Evaluate:
f (x) x 1 , f (a )
2
find
5. Given
f (x) 4x 5 , f (2x 3)
find
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Independent Practice 2: TRUE or SOLVE!
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Analyze the following functions by evaluating its value. Write TRUE of the indicated
answer and solution is correct, if not, rewrite the solution to arrive with the correct
answer on the space provided.
1. Evaluate
f (t) 2t 3 f (t 2 )
; Solution: Answer:
2 2
f (t ) 2(t ) 3
2 2
f (t ) 2t 3
5x 7
3. Given the function f (x) , find the value of the function x 3 .
if
Solution: 3x 2
5(3) 7
f (3) 3(3) 2 Answer:
15 7
f (3)
92
22
f (3)
11
f (3) 2
Solution:
2 Answer:
f (3x 1) (3x 1) 3x 5
2
f (3x 1) 9x 6x 1 3x 5
2
f (3x 1) 9x 9x 6
4
g(x) 3 if x
x
5. Evaluate:
3
Solution:
18
4
4
g 3 3
Answer:
3
4
g 3 3 34
4
g 3 3 81
4
g 3 3 27 3
4
g 3 33 3
2. h(t) x2 2x 4 ; h(2)
Answer:
3. k(x) 3x2 1
k(3)
2x
; 4
Answer:
2
4. f (x) 2x 5x 9 ; f (5x 2)
Answer:
5. g( p) 4 ; x 3
x
2
Answer:
A. Complete the following statements to show how you understood the different
types of functions. Answer using your own words,
1. A polynomial function is
.
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2. An exponential function
.
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3. A rational function
.
4. An absolute value function
.
5. A greatest integer function
.
What I Can Do
In this part of the module, you will apply your knowledge on evaluating functions in
solving real-life situations. Write your complete answer on the given space.
1. Mark charges ₱100.00 for an encoding work. In addition, he charges ₱5.00 per
page of printed output.
a. Find a function f(x) where x represents the number page of printed out.
b. How much will Mark charge for 55-page encoding and printing work?
1
P(t)
1
15(2.1)0.3t
Where where P(t) is the proportion of the population that has the virus (t)
days after the acquisition of virus started. Find p(4) and p(10), and interpret the
results.
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Assessment
Multiple Choice. Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the chosen letter on a
separate sheet of paper.
1. Which of the following is not a polynomial function?
a. f (x) 2x 10
2
b. g(x) 4x 3x 8
3
c. p(x) x 7
d. s(x) 3x 4 9
3x 11
2. What kind of function is being illustrated f (x) ?
by x7
a. Rational Function
b. Constant Function
c. Greatest Integer Function
d. Absolute Value Function
3. Find the function value h(x) 9 5x x 3m .
given of
a. 9 15m
2
b. 9 15m
c. 9 15m
2
d. 9 15m
4. Which of the following shows an exponential function?
a. f (x) 3x 8
3
b. f (x) 2x 7
x
c. f (x) 3 6
d. f (x) x 8
5. Find the function value
given h(x) 3x 8 , x 9a 1.
if
a. 27a 5
b. 27a 5
c. 18a 11
d. 18a 11 c. 10
d. 11 2
6. Which of the following is the value of the f (x) 4x 8 2
function
a. 8
b. 9
22
given x = 2?
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7. Evaluate the function h(x) x given x = 3.5.
a. -8 11
b. 8
c. -9
d. 9
8. Give the value of the of the c(x) 3x 36 at c(5) .
2
function a. -21
b. 14
c. 111
d. 39
9. Evaluate: h(x) 5x3 3x 9 given x = 3.
a. 45
b. 63
c. 135
d. 153
10. Find the value of the
f (x) 2x 2 3 if x6.
function a.
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b. 5
3
c. 15
d. 2 3
11. Evaluate the function 2
f (x) 2x 3x 1 given x 3x 5 .
2
a. f (3x 5) 18x 69x 66
2
b. f (3x 5) 18x 63x 51
2
c. f (3x 5) 18x 69x 66
2
d. f (3x 5) 18x 63x 51
2
x 3
12. Given g(x) = , determine g(5).
2
a. 11
7
b.
2
c. -11
7
d.
2
13. Evaluate the function 5
g(x) 3 if x
x .
3
a. 3 243
b. 243
c. 9
3
3
d. 3 9
24
2
x 2x 5
14. Given g(x) , determine g(4) .
x3
5
a.
7
5
b.
7
c. 13
7
13
d.
7
15. For what values of x can we not evaluate the function
f (x) x2 4 ?
x 9
a. ±4
b. ±3
c. ±2
d. ±1
Additional Activities
Difference Quotient
f (x h) f
(x) h this quantity is called difference quotient. Specifically, the difference
quotient is used in the discussion of the rate of change, a fundamental concept
in calculus.
Example: Find the difference quotient for each of the following function.
A. f(x) = 4x - 2
B. f(x) = x2
Solution:
A. f(x) = 4x - 2
f (x h) 4(x h) 2 4x 4h 2
f (x h) f (x) 4x 4h 2 (4x 2)
h h
4x 4h 2 4x 2)
h
4h
h
4
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B. f(x) = x2
2 2 2
f (x h) (x h) x 2hx h
2 2 2
f (x h) f (x) x 2hx h (x)
h h
2 2 2
x 2hx h (x)
h
2
2hx h
h
2x h
YOUR TURN!
f (x h) f (x)
Find the value of , h ≠ 0 for each of the following function .
h
1. f (x) 3x 4
2
2. g(x) x 3
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Answer Key
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References
Books:
Oronce, Orlando A. General Mathematics, 1st Ed. Quezon City: Rex Book Store Inc.,
2016.
Online Sources:
http://www.math.com/school/subject2/lessons/S2U2L3DP.html)
https://www.toppr.com/guides/maths/relations-and-functions/types-of-
functions/
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