THE COLLEGE OF MAASIN

“Nisi Dominus Frustra”

Maasin City

General Mathematics for Grade 11

S.Y 2020-2021

Instructor for STEM 11-1, HUMSS 11 1-3

Ms. Charlyn O. Granada, SHS Faculty

Instructor for STEM 11 2-3, ABM 11, TVL 11

Mrs. Rosemarie Ynque-Gerbolingo, SHS Faculty

Module 3: OPERATION ON FUNCTIONS

Instruction: Read and familiarize the concepts in Mathematics. If you have any questions and clarifications,
you may contact me through Facebook: www.facebook.com/charlyngranada or via mobile: +639754647436
or www.facebook.com/roseynque-gerbolingo (09266500409)
Learning Objectives:

At the end of the module, the learner is able to:

 Perform operations on functions.

I. INTRODUCTION:

In this module, the different operations on functions were discussed. Examples

were provided for you to be able to learn the five (5) operations: addition,
subtraction, multiplication, and division of functions. Activities were provided to
enhance your learning. Your task is to answer a guided real-world example that
involves operations on functions.

II. ACTIVITIES:
Activity 1. Motivation: Answer the following:

Luara went to a bookstore to shop for supplies. The price list is shown below.
Notebooks: P23 Pens: P12 Folders: P8
How much will she spend if she buys 8 notebooks, 4 pens, and 3 folders?

Let N (x) ne the function that determines the amount paid for notebooks.
What is the independent variable, x?
What is the dependent variable, N (x)?

Let P (x) be the function that determines the amount paid for pens.
What are the independent and dependent variables?

Let F (x) be the function that determines the amount paid for folders.
What are the independent and dependent variables?

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 Write an expression, in terms of the N, P, and F, which represents the total amount to be
paid for all of Laura’s purchases.

Let f and g be two functions. We can define the following:

Sum of Functions:
The sum of f and g, denoted by (f + g), given by (f + g)(x) = f(x) + g(x)
Difference of Functions:
The difference of f and g, denoted by (f - g), given by (f - g)(x) = f(x) - g(x)
Product of Functions:
The product of f and g, denoted by (fg)(x), is defined by (fg)(x) = f(x) · g(x)
Quotient of Functions:
𝑓 𝑓 𝑓(𝑥)
The quotient of f and g, denoted by ( )(x), is defined by ( )(x) = , where g(x) ≠ 0
𝑔 𝑔 𝑔(𝑥)

Example 1. Given the functions:

𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥 + 5 𝑔(𝑥) = 2𝑥 − 1 ℎ(𝑥) = 2𝑥2 + 9𝑥 – 5

Determine the following:

a. (𝑓 + 𝑔)(𝑥) e. (𝑓 + 𝑔)(3)
b. (𝑓 − 𝑔)(𝑥) f. (𝑓 − 𝑔)(3)
c. (𝑓 • 𝑔)(𝑥) g. (𝑓 • 𝑔)(3)
ℎ ℎ
d. ( )(x) h. ( )(3)
𝑔 𝑔
Solution:

𝑎. (𝑓 + 𝑔)(𝑥) = 𝑓(𝑥) + 𝑔(𝑥) definition of addition of functions

= (𝑥 + 5) + (2𝑥 − 1) replace f(x) and g(x) by the given values
= 3𝑥 + 4 combine like terms
b. (𝑓 − 𝑔)(𝑥) = 𝑓(𝑥) − 𝑔(𝑥) definition of subtraction of functions

= (𝑥 + 5) − (2𝑥 − 1) replace f(x) and g(x) by the given values

= 𝑥 + 5 − 2𝑥 + 1 distribute the negative sign
= −𝑥 + 6 combine like terms

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 c. (𝑓 • 𝑔)(𝑥) = 𝑓(𝑥) • 𝑔(𝑥) definition of multiplication of functions

= (𝑥 + 5) • (2𝑥 − 1) replace f(x) and g(x) by the given values

= 2𝑥2 + 9𝑥 – 5 multiply the binomials

ℎ ℎ(𝑥)
d. ( )(x) = definition of division of functions
𝑔 𝑔(𝑥)
2𝑥2+9𝑥−5
= replace h(x) and g(x) by the given values
2𝑥−1
(𝑥+5)(2𝑥−1)
= factor the numerator
2𝑥−1
(x+5) (2x−1)
= cancel out common factors
(2x−1)
=𝑥 +5

e. (𝑓 + 𝑔)(3) = 𝑓(3) + 𝑔(3)

Solve for 𝑓(3) and 𝑔(3) separately:
𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥 + 5 𝑔(𝑥) = 2𝑥 − 1
𝑓(3) = 3 + 5 𝑔(3) = 2(3) − 1
=8 =5
∴ 𝑓(3) + 𝑔(3) = 8 + 5 = 13

Alternative solution:
We know that (𝑓 + 𝑔)(3) means evaluating the function (𝑓 + 𝑔) at 3.

(𝑓 + 𝑔)(𝑥) = 3𝑥 + 4 resulted function from item a

(𝑓 + 𝑔)(3) = 3(3) + 4 replace x by 3
=9 +4 multiply
= 13 add

For item 𝑓 𝑡𝑜 ℎ we will use the values of 𝑓(3) = 8 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑔(3) = 5

f. (𝑓 − 𝑔)(3) = 𝑓(3) − 𝑔(3) definition of subtraction of functions

=8 –5 replace f(3) and g(3) by the given values
=3 subtract
Alternative solution:
(𝑓 − 𝑔)(𝑥) = −𝑥 + 6 resulted function from item b

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 (𝑓 − 𝑔)(3) = −3 + 6 replace x by 3
=3 simplify

g. (𝑓 • 𝑔)(3) = 𝑓(3) • 𝑔(3) definition of multiplication of functions

=8 •5 replace f(3) and g(3) by the given values
= 40 multiply

Alternative solution:
(𝑓 • 𝑔)(𝑥) = 2𝑥2 + 9𝑥 − 5 resulted function from item c
(𝑓 • 𝑔)(3) = 2(3)2 + 9(3) – 5 replace x by 3
= 2(9) + 27 − 5 square and multiply
= 18 + 27 – 5 multiply
= 40 simplify
ℎ ℎ(3)
h. ( )(3) =
𝑔 𝑔(3)

Solve for ℎ(3) and 𝑔(3) separately:

ℎ(𝑥) = 2𝑥2 + 9𝑥 − 5 𝑔(𝑥) = 2𝑥 − 1
ℎ(3) = 2(3)2 + 9(3) − 5 𝑔(3) = 2(3) − 1
= 18 + 27 − 5 =5
= 40
ℎ ℎ(3) 40
∴ ( )(3) = = =8
𝑔 𝑔(3) 5

Alternative solution:
ℎ
( )(x) = x + 5 resulted function from item d
𝑔
ℎ
( )(x) = 3 + 5 replace x by 3
𝑔
=8 simplify
III. EXERCISES:

Exercise 1. Drill and Exercise:

Given f(x)= 8x-5 and g(x)= 2(𝑥 − 1)2 + 4, find the following
1. (f + g)(x)
2. (f - g)(1)
3. (fg)(1)

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 Exercise 2.
MATCHING FUNCTIONS

Direction: Match column A with column B by writing the letter of the

correct answer on the blank before each number

Given:
𝑎(𝑥) = 𝑥 + 2
𝑏(𝑥) = 5𝑥 – 3
𝑥+5
c(𝑥) =
𝑥−7
d(𝑥) = √𝑥 + 5
3
e(𝑥) =
𝑥−7

IV. ASSESSMENT:
Directions: Encircle the letter of the correct answer.
1. Find ℎ(3) + 𝑑(2) 𝑖𝑓 ℎ(𝑥) = 𝑥 − 1 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑑(𝑥) = 7𝑥 + 3
a. 2 b. 5 c. 14 d. 19
2. 𝑡(𝑥) = −𝑥2 + 7𝑥 + 1 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑟(𝑥) = 5𝑥2 − 2 𝑥 + 8, 𝑓𝑖𝑛𝑑 (𝑡 − 𝑟)(2).
a. 18 b. -18 c. -13 d. 13
3. 𝑓(𝑥) = 4𝑥 + 2 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑔(𝑥) = 3𝑥 − 1, 𝑓𝑖𝑛𝑑 (𝑓 − 𝑔)(4).
a. 0 b. -9 c. 7 d. -8
4. 𝐼𝑓 𝑔(𝑥) = 𝑥 − 4 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥 + 5 𝐹𝑖𝑛𝑑 𝑓(𝑥) • 𝑔(𝑥)
a. 𝑥2 + 𝑥 + 20 c. 𝑥 2 – 𝑥 − 20
b. 𝑥 2 – 𝑥 + 20 d. 𝑥 2 + 𝑥 – 20

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 𝑛+6 𝑛+6 ℎ
5. Given ℎ(𝑛) = 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑝(𝑛) = . 𝐹𝑖𝑛𝑑 (𝑛).
𝑛−4 𝑛2 +4𝑛−32 𝑝
1 1
a. b. n – 8 c. d. n+8
𝑛+8 𝑛−8
𝑓
For numbers 6-8, use the given functions f and g to find f + g , f - g , f g , and .
𝑔
Show your solutions.

6. 𝑓(𝑥) = 2𝑥 + 3 , 𝑔(𝑥) = 𝑥 − 1
7. 𝑓(𝑥) = 5 − 𝑥 2 , 𝑔(𝑥) = 𝑥 2 + 4𝑥 − 12
3𝑥+1 2𝑥−4
8. 𝑓(𝑥) = , 𝑔(𝑥) =
𝑥 2 −25 𝑥 2 −25

Reflection writing:
1. How will you relate this topic in a real life situation? Cite some real-life examples.

V. FEEDBACK: In this activity, you will be asked to complete the 3-2-1 Chart regarding the evaluation
of functions that you have learned.

3-2-1 Chart
Three things I found out:
1.
2.
3.

Two Interesting things:

1.
2.

One question I still have:

1.

VI. RESOURCES:

Melosantos, A., Sacluti, B., Math Connections in the digital age, Evaluation of functions, page
8-13.

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