GENERAL MATHEMATICS

Evaluating Functions
Quarter 1, Module 2

   
   

Simon Chua , Josephine Lorenzo SY- Tan , Andrew D. Del Mundo

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PREPARED BY:

CAYETANO V. CARRERA JR
TEACHER III
ECIS

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8. If f(x) = 3x - 3. find f(2)

A. 3 B. –3
C. 2 D.-2

9. Given that the length of a rectangular prism is L = 5 cm, the height EVALUATING FUNCTIONS
is h = 7 cm, and the heights (h) = 2 cm , find the volume (V) of the
prism. This module aims to assist the learners to be able to
A. 70 cm3 B. 50 cm3 evaluate functions and solve problems involving functions.
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C. 49 cm D. 60 cm3
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10. A square base pyramid building has a volume (V) of 735 cubic
meters with a side of (s) of 7 meter , find the height h of the building.

A. 45 m B. 35 m
C. 25 m D. 15 m
In doing this module, the following
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11.If f(x) = 2X + 2 . find f(-3) are some reminders:
A. 20 B. 4
C. –4 D.-20
1. Take the pretest before
12If f(x) = 2x - 5. find x, if f(x) = 10 answering the module.
A. 15 B. 10
2. Read the instructions carefully
C. 25 D.3
  before doing each task.
3. Answer all the exercises.
4. Take the posttest.
5. Use a separate sheet in
answering all the activities.

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Directions: Encircle the letter of the correct answer. Directions: Encircle the letter of the correct answer.

1. For what value of x will make {( 4,6), (8,10),(x-3, 21),(17,19)} sat- 1. If f(x) = 5x2 - 2x-3. find x, if f(x) = 2a
isfy the relation y = x + 2 A. 5x2 - 2x-3 B. 9x2 - 4x-3
A. 12 C. 19 C. 20a 2 - 4a -3 D.20a 2 - 4a –6
B. 22 D. 25
2. Solve: 3(5x + 3) + 4x - 5 = 2x - 9
2. If f(x) = 3x - 3. find f(2) A. 17x + 13 B. –17x –13
A. 3 B. –3 C. 19x + 3 D.-19x + 3
C. 2 D.-2
3. g(x) = 15 + 3x: Find g(a + 3)
3. Given that the length of a rectangular prism is L = 5 cm, the A. 3a + 4 B. 3a + 24
height is h = 7 cm, and the heights (h) = 2 cm , find the volume (V) C. 4a + 34 D. 18a + 4
of the prism.
4. f(x)=|3x-10|, find f(-2)
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A. 70 cm B. 50 cm A. -16 B. 16
C. 49 cm3 D. 60 cm3 C. - 4 D. 4

4. . A square base pyramid building has a volume (V) of 735 cubic 5. Find h(-2) when h(x) =
meters with a side of (s) of 7 meter , find the height h of the build- A. –1/8 B. 2/3
ing. C. - 3/8 D. 1/4

A. 45 m B. 35 m 6 . Find f (x-1) when f(x) = 3x2 - 2x + 5

C. 25 m D. 15 m A. 3x2 - 8x + 10 B. 3x2 -4x - 8
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B. 3x + 8x - 10 D.3x2 + 4x + 8
5. If f(x) = 2x2 + 2 . find f(-3)
A. 20 B. 4 7. For what value of x will make {( 4,6), (8,10),(x-3, 21),(17,19)} satisfy
C. –4 D.-20 the relation y = x + 2
A.12 C. 19
6. If f(x) = 2x - 5. find x, if f(x) = 10 B/ 22 D. 25
A. 15 B. 10
C. 25 D.3
 

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7. If f(x) = 5x2 - 2x-3. find x, if f(x) = 2a
A. 5x2 - 2x-3 B. 9x2 - 4x-3
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C. 20a - 4a -3 D.20a 2 - 4a –6

Function notation takes the form such as f(x) = 5x – 8 and is 8. Solve: 3(5x + 3) + 4x - 5 = 2x - 9
read “f of x equals five x minus 8.” Function notation can use A. 17x + 13 B. –17x –13
letters other than f, such as h(x), m(x), or n(x). In an algebraic C. 19x + 3 D.-19x + 3
equation written in x and y can be evaluated for different values of
the input x and if an equation is written in function notation can 9. g(x) = 15 + 3x: Find g(a + 3)
also be evaluated for different values of x. To evaluate a function, A. 3a + 4 B. 3a + 24
just simply substitute the values for x and simplify to find the related C. 4a + 34 D. 18a + 4
output in simplest form.
10. f(x)=|3x-10|, find f(-2)
A. -16 B. 16
C. - 4 D. 4

11. Find h(-2) when h(x) =

Let’s check your learning. A. –1/8 B. 2/3

Answer practice time on the C. - 3/8 D. 1/4
next page. Good Luck!
12 . Find f (x-1) when f(x) = 3x2 - 2x + 5
A. 3x2 - 8x + 10 B. 3x2 -4x - 8
B. 3x2 + 8x - 10 D.3x2 + 4x + 8

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EvaluaƟng FuncƟons

In this module , you have been working with algebraic equations. 1.  Evaluate the following func ons at    x = 4  
Some of these equations are functions. For example, y = 5x + 2 is
an equation that represents a function. If you input values for x, you A.  f(x) = x—7     B. h(x ) =            C. c(x) =       
can determine a single value for y. In this case, if you substitute x =
5 into the equation you will find that y must be 27; there is no other             
value of y that would make the equation true.
D. p(x) =       E.   g(x) = |2x-9|,
Instead of using the variable y, the equations of functions can be
written using function notation. Function notation is very useful
when you are working with more than one function at a time, and
2. Given  g(x) =          . Solve for  
substituting more than one variable in for x. To denote that we are
evaluating f at a for some a in the domain of f, we write f(a). To A.  g(2) 
evaluate the function, take the value given for x, and substitute that
value in for x in the expression. Let’s look at a couple of examples. B.  g(x+2) 
C.  g(2x‐1) 
Example :  
Given f(x)=5x+3, find f(2).  D.  g(1.5) 
SoluƟon:  
Subs tute 2 in for x in the func on.  E.  g (     )  
f(x)=5x+3 
 
  
    f(2) = 5(2)+3 
3. A computer shop charges P 15 .00 per hour for the first 2 hours 
Simplify the expression on the right side of 
the equa on.  and an addi onal P 5.00 for each succeeding hour or a part of it . 
  f(2)  = 10 + 3  How would you pay if used the computer for 5 1/2 hours?  
      = 13 
 Answer                                    
Given f(x)=5x+3, f(2)= 13 
                
      

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Functions can be evaluated for negative values of x. Just remember

Evaluating formulas works just like evaluating of function. and apply the rules for integer operations.
Example:
A passenger jeepney charge P 8.00 for the first 4 kilometer Example :
and an additional P2 for each succeeding kilometer. How Given p(x)= , find p(-5).
much you would pay if u travel 10 kilometers .
Solution
Where : C= Total travel expenses Substitute −5 for x in the function.
p(x) =
N= Number of additional km
p(−5) = 2(-5)2 – 4

Simplify the expression on the right side of the equation.

C = 8+ 2 (N) p(−5) = 2 (25) – 4
= 50 – 4
= 8 + 2 (6) = 46
Answer
= 8 + 12 Given p(x) = , p(−5)= 46

C = P 20.00 Functions can also be evaluated for more than one value as
shown in the example that follows.
Example
Given |f(x)=|5x-16|, find f(3), f(-2), and f(0)
Solution
Solve each of these like three separate problems. In each case, you
should substitute the value for x and simplify. Start with x= 3
f(3) =|5x-16|
=|5(3)-16|
=|15 -16|
=|-1|
=1
 

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Functions can also be evaluated for (values of x) inputs that are vari-
Evaluate for x = (‐2)          ables or expressions. The procedure is the same, but the final an-
f(‐2) =|5x‐16|  swer should be simplified.

         =|5(‐2)‐16| 

        =|(‐10)‐16| 

  =|‐26| 

  =26 
Evaluate for x= 0          Given f(x)=5x+4, find (y-2)
f(0) =|5x‐16| 
Solution
         =|5(0)‐16|  This time, you substitute (y – 2 ) into the
equation for x.
        =|0‐16| 
f(x)=5x+4
  =|‐16|  Apply  the  distribu ve 
f(y - 2)= 5(y -2)+4 property of mul plica on  on 
  =16 
the  right  side,  and  then 
Answer  = 5y – 10 + 4 combine  similar  terms  to 
simplify. 
Given  |f(x)=|5x‐16|,  f(3)=1, f(‐2)=26, and f(0)=16.  = 5y – 6

Answer
Given f(x)=4x+1, f(h+1) = 5y - 6

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