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Learning Activity Sheets (LAS) No. ________

Name of Learner:

Grade and Section: Date:

I. Learning Competency with Code

General Mathematics Competency:

 Evaluates a function M11GM-Ia-2

II. Background Information for Learners

This activity will help you master the key concepts of functions specifically on evaluating
functions. This can be used in a variety of learning contexts according to its scope. The
terms used address the students' varied vocabulary levels. Lessons are laid out to follow the
course's prescribed order.

Know that …
We know that variables can represent numbers in an algebraic expression. You
need to perform the following in order to determine the expression's value.

 Substitute each variable in the expression with the assigned value.

First, substitute the value given for each variable in the expression. Place
the numbers you are substituting between parentheses in order for the
outcomes to be accurate and simple to understand. The value assigned to a
variable remains constant throughout the entire problem.
 Perform the operations in the expression using the correct order of
operations.
After substituting the variable with the given value, perform the
operations to determine the expression's value. Do not forget to execute the
correct order of operations: considering the exponents first, followed by
multiplication and division, and lastly,  addition and subtraction.

Recall that …
Given the following expressions, find its value if x = 3.

1. x – 11 Since x = 3, replace x by 3 in the expression, then subtract 11.

= x – 11
= (3) – 11
= –8

2. 2x + 7 Following the steps, substitute x by 3. Multiply it by the

 numerical coefficient 2 and add 7
= 2x + 7
= 2(3) + 7
=6+7
= 13

3. x2 + 2x – 8 After replacing x by 3, get the square of 3 which is 9. Add it to

the product of 2 and 3. Lastly, subtract 8 from its sum.
= x2 + 2x – 8
= (3)2 + 2(3) – 8
=9+6–8
=7

4. 2x2 – 6x + 26 Simply place each term inside the parenthesis in which the
first term results to 18. Subtract 18 from it and add 26.
= 2x2 – 6x + 26
= 2(3)2 – 6(3) + 26
= 18 – 18 + 26
= 26

5. 3x3 – 9 Get the cube of 3 which is 27. Then, multiply it to 3 to get 81.
Finally, subtract 9.
= 3x – 9
3

= 3(3)3 – 9
= 3(27) – 9
= 81 – 9
= 72

Learn that …
Types of Functions
Some common types of functions that you might encounter as you go on
with this LAS:

Types of Function Description Example

Constant y=8
Function A constant function is a function which
takes the same value for f(x) no matter
what x is. Because of this, a constant
function has the form f (x) = b, where b
is a constant (a single value that does
not change).
 The identity function returns the same
value and uses as its argument. It can
Identity Function be expressed as f (x) = x , for all f (3) = 3
values of x.

A polynomial function is defined by

Polynomial y = a0 + a1x + a2x2 + … + an xn , where 3y4 + 2y3 + 7y2 – 9y
Function n is a non-negative integer and a0, a1, + 3/5
a2,…,n ∈ R

Linear The polynomial function with degree

one. It is in the form y = 3x + 2
Function y = mx + b.
If the degree of the polynomial function
is two, then it is a quadratic function. It
Quadratic is expressed as y = ax 2 + bx + c ,
where a ≠ 0 y = 3x2 + 2x + 5
Function
and a, b, c are constant and x is a
variable.
A cubic polynomial function is a
polynomial of degree three and can be
Cubic denoted by f(x) = ax0+bx2+cx +d, f(x) = 5x3+3x2+2x
Function where a ≠ 0 and a, b, c, and d are +6
constant and x is a variable.
A power function is in the form
y = axb where b is any real constant
Power Function number. Many of our parent functions f (x) = 8x5
such as linear and quadratic functions
are functions.
A rational function can be represented
by p(x). A rational fraction say, q(x) in f (x) =
2 2
Rational Function which numerator and denominator are x −3 x +2 x−4
polynomial functions of x, where x 2−4
q(x) ≠ 0.
This function is in the form
y = abx , where x is an exponent and a
Exponential and b are constants. (Note: only b is
y = 2x
function raised to the power x; not a.) If the
base b is greater than 1, then the result
is exponential growth.
Logarithmic functions are the inverses
of exponential functions and vice
versa. Logarithms are very useful in
Logarithmic permitting us to work with very large
numbers while manipulating numbers y = log7 49
Function
of a much more manageable size. It is
written in the form y = logb x, x>0,
where b>0 and b1
 The absolute value of any number, c, is
represented in the form of |c|. If any
function f: R→ R is defined by f (x) = x
Absolute Value it is known as absolute value function.
y=|x–4|=2
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.
If a function f: R→ R is defined by
f(x) = [x], x ∈ X, round-off it to the f (x) = x + 1
Greatest Integer integer less than the number. Suppose where x is the
Function that the given interval is in the form of greatest integer
(x, x+1), the value of greatest integer function
function is x which is an integer.

When we say evaluating function, it is the process of determining the value of

the function at the number assigned to a given variable. Just like in evaluating
algebraic expressions, you just need to: a.) replace each letter in the expression
with the assigned value and b.) perform the correct order of operations in the
expression.

Example 1. Given f(x) = 2x – 4, find the value of the function if x = 5.

Solution:
f (5) = 2(5) – 4 Substitute x by 5 in the
function.
f (5) = 10 – 4 Simplify the expression on
f (5) = 6 the right side of the
Equation.

Answer: Given f (x) = 2x – 4, f (5) = 6

Example 2. Given g(x) = 3x2 + 7, find g(–2).

Solution:
g(–2) = 3(–2) 2 + 7 Substitute x by –2 in the
g(–2) = 3(4) + 7 function.
Simplify the expression on
g(–2) = 12 +7 the right side of the
g(–2) = 19 Equation.

Answer: Given g(–2) = 3x2 + 7, g(–2) = 19

Example 3. Given p(x) = 3x2 + 5x – 2, find p(0) and p(-–2).
Solution:
Consider each of these
p(0) = 3(0)2 + 5(0) – 2 as two separate problems.
p(0) = 3(0) + 0 – 2 In each case, replace x by
its given value and simplify.
p(0) = 0 + 0 – 2 First, with x=0, then x = –2.
p(0) = – 2

p(–2) = 3(–2)2 + 5(–2) – 2

p(–2) = 3(4) – 10 – 2
p(–2) = 12 – 10 – 2
p(–2) = 0

Answer: Given p(x) = 3x2 + 5x – 2, p(0) = – 2 and p(–2) = 0

Example 4. Given h(x) = 4x + 5, find h(n+1).

Solution:

h(n+1) = 4(n+1) + 5 Here, replace x by (n+1).

h(n+1) = 4n +1 + 5 The distributive property will
h(n+1) = 4n + 5 be used on the right side.
Combine like terms to simplify.

Answer: Given h(x) = 4x + 5, h(n+1) = 4n + 5

Example 5. Given t (x) = √ 2 x−5 , find t (15).

Solution:
t (15) = √ 2(15)−5 Substitute 15 for x in the
t (15) = √ 30−5
function.
t (15) = √ 25 Simplify the expression on
t (15) = 5
the right side of the equation.
Answer: Given t (x) = √ 2 x−5 , t (15) = 5
 From Concept to Application!

Real Talk …
Functions can be used in real-life situations when an inputted value has a specific
output value.
Sample problem:
A car's efficiency in terms of miles per gallon of gasoline is a function. If a
car typically gets 20 mpg, and if you input 10 gallons of gasoline, at approximately
how many miles will the car be able to travel? Answer: 200 miles

III. Accompanying DepEd Textbook and Educational Sites

Quarter 1 – Module 2: Evaluation of Functions
First Edition, 2020
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IV. Activity Proper

Activity 1. Yes you can!
Directions: Evaluate the following functions by filling up the missing parts of the solution.
Write your solution on a separate paper.

a) f (x) = 5x – 3, find f(3).

Solution:
f (3) = _______
f (3) = 15 – 3
f (3) = _______

b) g(a) = 2a – 5, find g(a+2).

Solution:
g(a+2) = 2(a+2) – 5
g(a+2) = ________
g(a+2) = ________

c) t(x) = x2 – 2x – 15, find t(–3).

Solution:
t(–3) = _________
 t(–3) = _________
t(–3) = _________

d) f(a) = √ 5 a2−4 , find f(–1).

Solution:
f(–1) = _________
f(–1) = _________
f(–1) = _________
f(–1) = 1

Activity 2. You can do more!

Directions: Evaluate the following functions. Write your solution on a separate paper.

a) g(x) = 2x + 5; g (x 2 + 1)
Answer: _______________

b) h(x) = √ x 2+2 x +4 ; h(2)

Answer: _______________

2
2 x −1
c) k(x) = ; k(−¿2)
3 x+ 2

Answer: _______________

d) f (x) = x2 – 6x + 9; f (x – 2)

Answer: _______________

Activity 3. You must be an adroit!

Directions: Read the situation carefully to solve each problem. Write your answer on a
separate sheet of paper.

If the temperature in degrees Celsius inside the Earth is represented by

t(d) = 10d + 20 where (d) is the depth in kilometers, what is the temperature
inside the Earth in 10 kilometers?

General Mathematics Alternative Delivery Mode Quarter 1 – Module 4: Solving Real- Life Problems Involving
Functions First Edition, 2020
V. Reflection

1. What have you learned from this lesson?

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2. What situation in your life where you can apply what you have learned today?
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VI. Answer Key

Activity 1. c
a. f(3) = 5(3) – 3 c. t (–3) = (3)2 –2 (–3) –15
f(3) = 12 t (–3) = 9 + 6 – 15
t (–3) = 0

b. g(a+2) = 2a + 4 – 5 d. f (–1) = √ 5(1)2−4

g(a+2) = 2a – 1 f (–1) = √ 5−4
f (–1) = √1

Activity 2.
a. g (x 2 + 1) = 2x2 + 7
b. h (2) = 2 √ 3
−7
c. k (–2) =
4
d. f (x – 2) = x 2 – 10x + 25

Activity 3. 120 OC

Prepared by:

HAZEL A. CRUZ
Teacher II