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GENERAL
MATHEMATICS
Quarter I– Week 2
Rational Functions

CONTEXTUALIZED LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEETS

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Mathematics – Grade 11
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Quarter I - Week 2: Rational Functions
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 Lesson 1
Solving Rational Equations and
Rational Inequalities
MELCs: 1. Represent real-life situations using rational functions. M11GM-Ib-1
2.Distinguish rational function, rational equation, and rational inequality. M11GM-Ib-2
3.Solve rational equations and inequalities. M11GM-Ib-3

Objectives: 1. Distinguish rational function, rational equation, and rational inequality.

2.Solve rational equations and inequalities.
3.Apply rational equations and inequalities in real-life situations.

Let’s Try
Directions: Read and understand each item carefully. Circle the letter of the correct
answer.

2 3 1
1. Solve for x: - =
𝑥 2𝑥 5
5 2 5 2
A. 𝑥 = B. 𝑥 = C. 𝑥 = − D. 𝑥 = −
2 5 2 5

𝑥−2
2. Given the function f(𝑥) = , find the domain.
𝑥+2
A. {𝑥 𝜖 ʀ| 𝑥 ≠ 2} C. {𝑥 𝜖 ʀ| 𝑥 ≠ 1}
B. {𝑥 𝜖 ʀ| 𝑥 ≠ −2} D. {𝑥 𝜖 ʀ| 𝑥 ≠ − 1}

3. What do you call to an inequality involving rational expressions?

A. Rational Equation C. Rational Function
B. Rational Inequality D. Function

4. In an inter-barangay basketball league, the team from Barangay Happy has won 12 out
of 25 games, a winning percentage of 48%. How many games should they win in a row
to improve their win percentage to 60%?
A. 7 B.8 C. 9 D. 10

2𝑥
5. Solve the inequality ≥ 1.
𝑥+1
A. {𝑥 𝜖 ʀ| 𝑥 < −1 𝑜𝑟 𝑥 ≥ 1} C. {𝑥 𝜖 ʀ| 𝑥 < −1}
B. {𝑥 𝜖 ʀ| 𝑥 < 1 𝑜𝑟 𝑥 ≤ 1} D. {𝑥 𝜖 ʀ| 𝑥 < 1}

6. Ten goats were set loose in an island and their population growth can be approximated
60(𝑡+1)
by the function (𝑡) = (𝑡) = ⌊ ⌋. How many goats will there be after 5 years?
𝑡+6
A. 32 B. 33 C. 34 D. 35

7. In an inter-barangay basketball league, the team from Barangay Happy has won 12 out
of 25 games, a winning percentage of 48%. We have seen that they need to win 8 games
consecutively to raise their percentage to at least 60%. What will be their winning
percentage if they win 15 games?
A. 61% B. 63% C. 65% D. 68%

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 𝑝(𝑥)
8. A rational function, 𝑟(𝑥), is a function of the form 𝑟(𝑥) =𝑟(𝑥) = , where 𝑝(𝑥) and 𝑞(𝑥) are
𝑞(𝑥)
polynomial functions, and 𝑞(𝑥) is not equal to _______.
A. 1 B. -1 C. 2 D. 0
𝑥 𝑥
9. The function 𝑔(𝑥) = which can be represented by the equation 𝑦 = is not defined
𝑥+1 𝑥+1
when x is?
A. 1 B. -1 C. 2 D. 0
𝑥
10. What is the domain of 𝑟(𝑥) = ?
𝑥(𝑥−3)
A. 𝐷 = {𝑥|𝑥 ≠ 0 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑥 ≠ 3} C. 𝐷 = {𝑥|𝑥 ≠ 0}
B. 𝐷 = {𝑥|𝑥 = 0 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑥 ≠ 3} D. 𝐷 = {𝑥|𝑥 ≠ 3}

Let’s Explore and Discover

Try to recall your lessons in lower grades. Can you still

differentiate an equation from an inequality? Or from a function?
This time let us know more about rational equations, rational
Unlocking
inequalities and rational functions. Look at the table below. Examine
of Difficulties
the definitions as well as the given examples.
• Rational
Rational Rational Rational
expression
Equation Inequality Function
is an Definition An equation An inequality A function of the
expression involving involving 𝑝 ( 𝑥)
form 𝑟(𝑥) = ,
that can be rational rational 𝑞 ( 𝑥)

written as where 𝑝(𝑥) and

expressions. expressions. 𝑞(𝑥) are
the ratio of polynomials and
two 𝑞(𝑥) is not equal
polynomials . to 0.

Example 2 3 1 5 2 𝑥 2 + 2𝑥 + 3
− = ≤ 𝑓 (𝑥 ) =
𝑥 2𝑥 5 𝑥−3 𝑥 𝑥+1

Do you notice the difference? A rational equation or inequality can be solved for all x
values that satisfy the equation or inequality. We solve an equation or inequality but we do
not solve functions. Rather, a function expresses a relationship between two variables (such
as x and y), and can be represented by a table of values or a graph.
Can you give your own examples? ________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________

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Let us now proceed to solving rational equations and inequalities.

To solve a rational equation:

i. Eliminate denominators by multiplying each term of the equation by the
least common denominator (LCD).
ii. Note that eliminating denominators may introduce extraneous solutions.
Check the solutions of the transformed equations with the original
Example 1. Solve each rational equation.
equation.
5𝑥 1 1 4𝑥−6 7
a. − = b. =
6 2 3 2𝑥−3 𝑥+1

Solution:

a.
5𝑥
−2 =3
1 1 Given
6

5𝑥 1
− 2 (6) = 3 (6)
1 Multiply both sides by LCD, 6.
6

5x – 3 = 2 Apply the distributive property and then simplify.

5x – 3 + 3 = 2 + 3 Add 3 to both sides, Addition Property of Equality
(APE) and simplify.
5x = 5 Divide both sides by 5.
x=5
5𝑥 1 1
Check: If x = 1 and − = , then,
6 2 3

5𝑥 1 1
− =
6 2 3

5(1) 1 1
− =
6 2 3
5 1 1
− =
6 2 3

5−3 1
=
6 3
2 1
=
6 3
1 1
= (True statement)
3 3
5𝑥 1 1
Hence, x = 1 is the solution to − = .
6 2 3

b.
4𝑥−6
= 𝑥+1
7 Given
2𝑥−3

4𝑥−6 7
(𝑥 + 1)(2𝑥 − 3) = 𝑥+1 (x+1) (2x-3)
2𝑥−3
Multiply both sides by LCD, (x + 1) and (2x – 3)
(4x – 6)(x + 1) = (2x – 3) (7)

4𝑥 2 − 2𝑥 − 6 = 14𝑥 − 21 Apply the distributive property and then simplify.

2
4𝑥 − 16𝑥 + 15 = 0 APE
(2𝑥 − 3)(2𝑥 − 5) = 0 Equate each factor to 0, then simplify

3 5
𝑥 = 2 𝑜𝑟 𝑥 = 2

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 3 4𝑥−6 7
Check: If 𝑥 = 2 and = , then
2𝑥−3 𝑥+1
3
4(2)−6 7
3 =3
2(2)−3 +1
2

6−6 7
=
3−3 5
0 14
= (False Statement)
0 5
3
The value 𝑥 = 2 is not a root of the given equation. Such kind of value is referred to as
extraneous root. This is an apparent solution that does not solve its solution.
5 4𝑥−6 7
If 𝑥 = 2 and = , then
2𝑥−3 𝑥+1
5
4(2)−6 7
5 =5
2(2)−3 +1
2

4 7
= 7
2
2

2 = 2 (True Statement)
4𝑥−6 7
Hence, 𝑥 = 52 is the only solution of and 2𝑥−3
=
𝑥+1
.

Example 2. In an inter-barangay basketball league, the team from Barangay Sicsican has
won 12 out of 25 games, a winning percentage of 48%. How many games should they win
in a row to improve their win percentage to 60%?
Solution. (Apply EPSC)
Explore: Read and understand the given problem.
Barangay Sicsican has won 12 out of 25 games, a winning percentage of 48%.
Plan: Let x represent the number of games that they need to win to raise their percentage to
60%. The team has already won 12 out of their 25 games. If they win x games in a row to
increase their percentage to 60%, then they have would have played 12 + 𝑥 games out of
12+𝑥
their 25 + x games. The equation is = 0.6.
25+𝑥

Solve:
12+𝑥
= 0.6. Given
25+𝑥

2 + 𝑥 = (25 + 𝑥)(0.6) Multiply both side by LCD, (25 + 𝑥)

12 + 𝑥 = 0.6(25) + 0.6(𝑥) Apply the Distributive Property and then
simplify.
𝑥– 0.6𝑥 = 15– 12 Subtract both sides.
0.4𝑥 = 3 Divide both sides by 0.4. 𝑥 = 7.5

12+𝑥
Check: If 𝑥 = 7.5 and = 0.6, then,
25+𝑥
12+(7.5) 25+(7.5) = 0.6
0.6 = 0.6 (True statement)

Thus, Barangay Happy needs to win 8 games in a row to raise their winning percentage to
60%.

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 To solve a rational equation:
i. Write inequality in the standard form.
ii. Find the critical value.
iii. Make a sign analysis chart
iv. Perform the sign analysis.
v. Use the sign analysis chart to determine the section that satisfy the inequality.
vi. Use set interval notation and set notation to write the domain

𝑥 2 +𝑥−12
Example 3. Solve the inequality ≤0.
𝑥+1

Step 1: Write inequality in the standard form.

Write the inequality in the standard form. One side must be zero and the other side can have
only one fraction, so simplify the fractions if there is more than one fraction.
𝑥 2 +𝑥−12
≤ 0 (The given is already in standard form)
𝑥+1

Step 2: Find the critical value.

To find the key/critical values, set the numerator and denominator of the fraction equal to
zero and solve.
x2 + X – 12 = 0 and x – 1 = 0
(x + 4)(x-3) = 0 x=1
x=-4 and x = 3
Step 3: Make a sign analysis chart.
To make a sign analysis chart, use the key/critical values found in Step 2 to divide the
number line into sections.

Step 4: Perform the sign analysis.

To do the sign analysis, pick one number from each of the sections created in Step 3 and
plug that number into the polynomial to determine the sign of the resulting answer. In this
case, you can choose 𝑥 =– 5 which results in –1.333, 𝑥 = 0 which results in +12, 𝑥 = 2 which
results in –6, and 𝑥 = 4 which results in +2.666.

Step 5: Use the sign analysis chart to determine the section that satisfy the inequality.
In this case, we have less than or equal to zero, so we want all of the negative sections. Notice
that 𝑥 ≠ 1 because it would make the original problem undefined, so you should use an open
circle at 𝑥 = 1 instead of a closed circle to draw the graph.

Step 6: Use set interval notation and set notation to write the domain.
Set interval: (−∞, −4] ∪ (1,3]
Set notation: {𝑥/𝑥 < −4 𝑜𝑟 1 ≤ 𝑥 < 3}

(Source: Leo Andrei A Crisologo et al., General Mathematics Teacher’s Guide. Pasig City:
Department of Education-Vibal Publishing House, Inc., 2016,23-40)

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 Let’s Practice
Directions: Determine whether the given value of the variable
ACTIVITY 1 is a solution or not a solution (extraneous root) of the
expressions below. Write S or NS on the space provided for.

𝑥 6 𝑥
1. + =1; x=1 4. ≤ 3; 𝑥 < 6 𝑜𝑟 𝑥 ≥ 9
𝑥−3 𝑥+3 _________ 𝑥−6 _________

𝑛 2𝑛+1 2 7 2𝑥+1
2. = + ; n= 5. > 3; x > 1
𝑛−2 𝑛2 +2𝑛−8 𝑛+4 3 _________ 𝑥−2 _________

𝑥 𝑥−1 4 𝑥
3. + = ; x = -2 6. ≤ 4; 𝑥 < 3 𝑜𝑟 𝑥 ≥ 4
𝑥+3 5 5 _________ 𝑥−3 _________

ACTIVITY 2 Solve the given inequality. Follow the steps in example 3.

𝑥+3
≥0
𝑥 2 − 5𝑥 + 4

Step 1. Write inequality in the standard form.

Step 2. Find the critical value.

Step 3. Make a sign analysis chart.

Step 4. Perform the sign analysis.

Step 5. Use the sign analysis chart to determine the section that satisfy the inequality.

Step 6. Use set interval notation and set notation to write the domain.

How do you find the activity? Can you do it now with confidence? _________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
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 Let’s Do More

ACTIVITY 1 Directions: Solve the problem below by applying the EPSC

technique.

In an inter-barangay basketball league, the team from Barangay San Pedro has
won 13 out of 25 games, a winning percentage of 52%. How many games should they
win in a row to improve their win percentage to 70%?

Explore:

Plan:

Solve:

Check

Let’s Sum It Up

Directions: Complete the sentences by filling the blanks

ACTIVITY
with the correct answer. Choose your answer from the box.

Critical Value Extraneous root Least Common

Denominator (LCD) Rational Inequality Rational Function

1. __________ expresses a relationship between two variables (such as x and y), and
can be represented by a table of values or a graph.
2. To solve for a rational equation, we must first identify the ______________of each
expression.
3. _____________ is an expression which uses of the symbols >,<,≥ and ≤.
4. _____________ is an apparent solution that does not solve its solution.
5. In solving rational inequality, after writing inequality in the correct form, next is
finding the ____________.

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 Lesson 2
Representations of Rational
Functions
MELCs: 1. Represent a rational function through its:
a. table of values;
b. graph; and
c. equation. M11GM-Ib-4
2. Find the domain and range of a rational function. M11GM-Ib-5
Objectives: 1. Represent real-life situations using rational functions.
2.Represent a rational function through its:
a. table of values;
b. graph; and
c. equation.
3. Find the domain and range of a rational function.

Let’s Explore and Discover

In the previous lesson, you have learned how to solve and

represent real-life situations using rational inequalities and
Unlocking equations.
of Difficulties
This lesson is about representations of rational function in
A Rational different ways. We will deal with the application of rational functions
Function A that may involve the number of persons who can do a task in a
rational certain amount of time. We can handle these applications involving
function, r(x), is work in a manner similar to the method we used to solve distance,
a function of speed, and time problems.
the form 𝑟(𝑥) = A
function of the Subsequently along your study, you will learn how to find the
𝑝(𝑥) domain and range and apply your knowledge of it in solving real-life
form 𝑟(𝑥) = , problems involving a rational function.
𝑞(𝑥)
where 𝑝(𝑥) and
𝑞(𝑥) are
polynomial Representations of Rational Functions in real-life situations.
functions, and
A number of real-life situations can be modelled by rational
𝑞(𝑥) ≠ 0. The
functions. Here are some situations that can be modelled by rational
domain of r(x) is
the set of real functions.
numbers such Example 1. Van A travels a distance of 240 km. Van B travels a
that q(x) is not distance of 320 km. Van A travels 10 kph less than the speed of Van
zero.
B. If the two vans travel at the same time, the speed of the two vans
can be determined using the relation
𝐷𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑒 𝑉𝑎𝑛 𝐴 𝑇𝑟𝑎𝑣𝑒𝑙𝑠 𝐷𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑒 𝑉𝑎𝑛 𝐵 𝑇𝑟𝑎𝑣𝑒𝑙𝑠
=
𝑅𝑎𝑡𝑒 𝑉𝑎𝑛 𝐴 𝑇𝑟𝑎𝑣𝑒𝑙𝑠 𝑅𝑎𝑡𝑒 𝑉𝑎𝑛 𝐵 𝑇𝑟𝑎𝑣𝑒𝑙𝑠
240 320
= , where r is the rate of Van A
𝑟 𝑟+10

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Example 2. Ten goats were set loose in an island and their population growth can be
60(t+1)
approximated by the function 𝑃(𝑡) = ⌊ ⌋, where P represents the goat population in
t+6
year t since they were set loose. Recall that the symbol ⌊ ⌋ denotes the greatest integer
function.

a. How many goats will there be after 5 years?

b. What is the maximum goat population that the island can support?

Solution.
a. Evaluate the function for 𝑡 = 5:
60(5+1)
𝑃(5) = ⌊ ⌋ = ⌊32.726⌋ = 32
5+6

b. Construct a table of values for P(x):

t 5 10 15 20 50 300 1000
P(t) 32 41 45 48 54 59 59

Observe that even if t increases, the function does not exceed 59. The model suggests
that the island can only support up to 59 goats. (Note that since the model is just an
approximation, there may be errors and the number 59 may not be exact).

RATIONAL FUNCTIONS

We demonstrate how we can represent Rational Functions in three ways, namely: a

table of values, an equation, and a graph.

Function Table/ Table of Values

A function table is a table of ordered pairs that follows the relationship, or rule, of a
function.

Equation
Another way to represent a function is using an equation. In this representation, we
basically just put our rule into equation form.

Graphs
The last representation of a function we’re going to look at is a graph. The function
can be represented by an equation, and because equation can be graphed, we can graph a
function. To represent a function graphically, we find some ordered pairs that satisfy our
function rule, plot them, and then connect them in a nice smooth curve.
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Example 3. Construct a table of values and sketch the graph of the rational function 𝐺(𝑥) = 𝑥

Solution.
1
a. Equation is already given G(𝑥) =𝑥 .

1 1
The function 𝐺(𝑥) = 𝑥
which can be represented by the equation 𝑦 = 𝑥
is not defined when
1
𝑥 = 0. The graph of the line 𝑥 = 0 will not be crossed by the graph of 𝐺(𝑥) = 𝑥
.

b. Table of Values - Compute the values of y based on the given rational function.
The table of values for the function is constructed and shown below.

x -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4
y -0.25 -0.33 -0.5 -1 undefined 1 0.5 033 0.25
Hint: Substitute the value of x in your equation

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 c. Graph- Plot the following points on the Cartesian plane to graph, simply plot the
points and connect it by a smooth curve line. Using these values the points (-4, -0.25), (-3, -0.33),
(-2,-0.50), (-1,-1.00), (1, 1), (2, 0.50), (3, 0.33) and (4, 0.25) can be determined and plotted
in a Cartesian plane. With these points, the graph can be sketched.

DOMAIN OF RATIONAL FUNCTION

A rational function, which is a ratio of two polynomial functions in many cases, is not
a polynomial function. Unlike a polynomial function which is defined for every real number,
a rational function is defined only when its denominator is not equal to zero. This implies
that the domain of a rational function is the set of all real numbers, except those that make
the denominator zero.

In our study of rational function these x-values represent the domain and the y values
represent the range of a rational function. In definition, the domain of a function is the set
of all values that the variable x can take while the range of a function is the set of all values
that y or f(x) can take. But how do we determine and write the domain and range of a rational
function?
𝑥
Example 4. Find the domain of rational function: R(𝑥) = .Type equation here.
𝑥(𝑥−3)
Solution.
𝑥
The domain of R(𝑥) = is the set of all real numbers, except those that make the
𝑥(𝑥−3)
denominator zero. These are 𝑥 = 0 and 𝑥– 3 = 0 or 𝑥 = 3. These values of x will make the
function undefined.
𝐷 = {𝑥|𝑥 ≠ 0 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑥 ≠ 3}
In interval form, the domain is (−∞, 0) ∪ (0, 3) ∪ (3, +∞).

𝑥 2 −4𝑥−5
Example 5. Find the domain of rational function: 𝑅(𝑥) = 2 .
𝑥 +𝑥−12
Solution.
𝑥 2 −4𝑥−5
The domain of 𝑅(𝑥) = 𝑅(𝑥) = 2 is the set of all real numbers, except those values of x that
𝑥 +𝑥−12
make x2 + x - 12 equal to 0. These values are determined by solving 𝑥2 + 𝑥– 12 ≠ 0.
𝑥2 + 𝑥 + 12 ≠ 0
(𝑥 − 3)(𝑥 + 4) ≠ 0
𝑥 − 3 ≠ 0 𝑜𝑟 𝑥 + 4 ≠ 0 𝑥 ≠ 3 𝑥 ≠ −4
𝐷 = {𝑥|𝑥 ≠ − 4 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑥 ≠ 3}
In interval form, the domain is (−∞, −4) ∪ (−4, 3) ∪ (3, +∞)

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RANGE OF RATIONAL FUNCTION
The range of rational function can easily be determined through its graph.

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Example 6. Determine the range of the function f(𝑥) = .
𝑥
4
Solution. The graph of 𝑓(𝑥) = shows that its range is 𝑅 = {𝑦|𝑦 ≠ 0}.
𝑥
1
Example 7. Determine the range of the function 𝐺(𝑥) = .
𝑥−2
1
Solution. The graph of G(𝑥) = shows that its range is 𝑅 = {𝑦|𝑦 ≠ 0}.
𝑥−2

𝑥−2
Example 8. Determine the range of the function G(𝑥) = .
𝑥−3
Solution.
𝑥−2
G(𝑥) =
𝑥−3

𝑥−2
𝑦=
𝑥−3

𝑦(𝑥 − 3) = (𝑥 − 2)
𝑥𝑦– 3𝑦 = 𝑥– 2
𝑥𝑦– 𝑥 = 3𝑦– 2
𝑥(𝑦– 1) = 3𝑦– 2
𝑥(𝑦−1) 3𝑦−2
( ) =( )
𝑦−1 𝑦−1
3𝑦−2
x=
𝑦−1
𝑥−2
The graph of G(𝑥) = , shows that its range is R= {𝑦|𝑦 ≠ 1}.
𝑥−3

(Source: Leo Andrei A Crisologo et al., General Mathematics Teacher’s Guide. Pasig City:
Department of Education-Vibal Publishing House, Inc., 2016,41-49)

Let’s Practice

Directions: Represent the rational function below through

ACTIVITY 1 a table of values. Then, answer the questions that follow.

Twenty goats were set loose in an island and their population growth can be
60(t+1)
approximated by the function 𝑃(𝑡) = ⌊ 𝑡+6 ⌋. where 𝑃 represents the goat population
t+6
in year t since they were set loose. Recall that the symbol ⌊ ⌋de notes the greatest integer
function.
a. How many goats will there be after 10 years? _______
b. What is the maximum goat population that the island can support? ________
Construct a table of values for P(x) and write your answer on each box provided per
t – value.
t 10 20 50 10 200 300 1000
P(t)

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 Directions: Determine the Domain and range of each Rational
ACTIVITY 2 function

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1. 𝑦 = Domain: _________ Range: ______________
𝑥−2

𝑥 2 −3𝑥−4
2. 𝑦 = Domain: _________ Range: ______________
𝑥+1

Let’s Do More

Directions: Represent this rational function through table and

ACTIVITY 1 graph. Identify whether the graph forms a straight line or a curve.
Then find the domain and range of the given rational function.

𝐱 + 𝟐
𝒚 =
𝐱 + 𝟑

a. Write the function as an equation. Since we already have an equation, we can skip
this part. Proceed to b.

b. Construct table of values from -2 to 2. Hint: Substitute the value of x to obtain y.

x -2 -1 0 1 2
y

c. Plot the points in the Cartesian plane and determine whether the points form a
smooth curve or a straight line. Sketch the Graph here

d. Find the domain of the rational function. __________________________

e. Find the range of the rational function. ____________________________

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 Let’s Sum It Up

Directions: Write True if the statement is correct and False

ACTIVITY if it is wrong. Write your answer on the space provided.

_______1. A Rational function is a function of the form 𝑟(𝑥) = 𝑝(𝑥) 𝑞(𝑥) .

_______2. The (𝑥) is not the zero function because it makes the function undefined.
_______3. A function table is a table of ordered pairs that follows the relationship, or
rule, of a function.
_______4. The last representation of a function is a graph. To represent a function
graphically, we find some ordered pairs that satisfy our function rule, merge
them, and then connect them in a nice smooth curve.
_______5. The domain of a rational function is the set of all real numbers, except those
that make the denominator zero.

Let’s Assess
Directions: Read and understand each item carefully. Circle the letter of the correct
answer.

𝑥−2
1. Given the function f(𝑥) = , find the domain.
𝑥+2
A. {𝑥 𝜖 ʀ| 𝑥 ≠ 2} C. {𝑥 𝜖 ʀ| 𝑥 ≠ 1}
B. {𝑥 𝜖 ʀ| 𝑥 ≠ −2} D. {𝑥 𝜖 ʀ| 𝑥 − 1}

2 3 1
2. Solve for x: - =
𝑥 2𝑥 5
5 2 5 2
A. 𝑥 = B. 𝑥 = C. 𝑥 = − D. 𝑥 = −
2 5 2 5

3. In an inter-barangay basketball league, the team from Barangay Happy has won 12 out
of 25 games, a winning percentage of 48%. How many games should they win in a row
to improve their win percentage to 60%?
A. 7 B.8 C. 9 D. 10

4. What do you call to an inequality involving rational expressions?

A. Rational Equation C. Rational Function
B. Rational Inequality D. Function

5. Ten goats were set loose in an island and their population growth can be approximated
60(𝑡+1)
by the function (𝑡) = (𝑡) = ⌊ ⌋. How many goats will there be after 5 years?
𝑡+6
A. 32 B. 33 C. 34 D. 35

2𝑥
6. Solve the inequality ≥ 1.
𝑥+1
A. {𝑥 𝜖 ʀ| 𝑥 < −1 𝑜𝑟 𝑥 ≥ 1} C. {𝑥 𝜖 ʀ| 𝑥 < −1}
B. {𝑥 𝜖 ʀ| 𝑥 < 1 𝑜𝑟 𝑥 ≤ 1} D. {𝑥 𝜖 ʀ| 𝑥 < 1}
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 𝑝(𝑥)
7. A rational function, 𝑟(𝑥), is a function of the form 𝑟(𝑥) =𝑟(𝑥) = , where 𝑝(𝑥) and 𝑞(𝑥) are
𝑞(𝑥)
polynomial functions, and 𝑞(𝑥) is not equal to _______.
A. 1 B. -1 C. 2 D. 0

8. In an inter-barangay basketball league, the team from Barangay Happy has won 12 out
of 25 games, a winning percentage of 48%. We have seen that they need to win 8 games
consecutively to raise their percentage to at least 60%. What will be their winning
percentage if they win 15 games?
A. 61% B. 63% C. 65% D. 68%
𝑥
9. What is the domain of 𝑟(𝑥) = ?
𝑥(𝑥−3)
A. 𝐷 = {𝑥|𝑥 ≠ 0 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑥 ≠ 3} C. 𝐷 = {𝑥|𝑥 ≠ 0}
B. 𝐷 = {𝑥|𝑥 = 0 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑥 ≠ 3} D. 𝐷 = {𝑥|𝑥 ≠ 3}
𝑥 𝑥
10. The function 𝑔(𝑥) = which can be represented by the equation 𝑦 = is not defined
𝑥+1 𝑥+1
when x is?
A. 1 B. -1 C. 2 D. 0

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 Answer Key
LESSON 1

1. A 2. B 3. B 4. B 5. A 6. A 7. D 8. D 9. B 10. A

LESSON 2

Activity 1 Activity 2

1. True 2. True 3. True 4. False 5. True

1. B 2. A 3. B 4. B 5. A

6. A 7. D 8. D 9. A 10. B

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 References
Module

Versoza, Debbie Marie B., Francis Nelson M. Infarte, Paolo Luis Apolinario, Jose Lorenzo
M. Sin, Regina M. Trevalles, and Len Patrick Dominic M. Garces. General
Mathematics Learner’s Guide. Pasig City: Department of Education-Vibal Publishing
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Crisologo, Leo Andrei A., Shirl R. Ocampo, Eden Delight P. Miro, PhD, Lester C. Hao,
Regina M. Tresvalles, Emellie G. Palomo, PhD. General Mathematics Teacher’s
Guide. Pasig City: Department of Education-Vibal Publishing House, Inc., 2016.23-
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