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LEARNING PLAN

SUBJECT: GENERAL MATHEMATICS GRADE LEVEL: 11

TOPIC: INTERCEPTS, ZEROES AND ASYMPTOTES OF RATIONAL FUNCTIONS.

QUARTER: FIRST WEEK: 11 LESSON NO. 11

NAME OF SUBJECT TEACHER: IVY-JANE N. UMANDAP

OBJECTIVES 1. Understands key concepts of rational functions.

2. solves problems involving exponential functions, equations, and inequalities.
3. Represents real-life situations using rational functions
PERFORMANC 1. accurately construct mathematical models to represent real-life situations
E STANDARDS using functions.
2. accurately formulate and solve real-life problems involving rational functions
3. apply concepts of inverse functions, exponential functions, and logarithmic
functions to formulate and solve real-life problems with precision and accuracy.
Clarean Values Smart (to enhance ability in Math )
Materials Materials: Power point presentation, activity sheet
Reference: LM: Dimasuay, Lynie. et.al (2016). General Mathematics, C & E
Publishing, Inc. pages 115-126

TG: Teacher’s Guide for Senior High School General Mathematics

Core Subject, pages 120-134

Other reference: https://quizlet.com/256939428/ of functions - functions-word-

problems-flash-cards/

Day 1 and 2 I. Preparatory

PROCEDURE A. Motivation

Activity 1. Determine whether the given is a rational function, rational equation, rational
NOTE:
inequality, or none of these.
The whole
lesson may
take 1 or 2
days

II. Development of the Lesson

Presentations

Tell the class “The algebraic analysis of a rational function facilities its graphing”.
The technique in graphing the intercepts, zeroes, and asymptotes of the rational
function.
OUTLINE OF CONTENT AND TEACHER ACTIVITY –
Discussion of lesson:

p (x)
Definition. A rational function is a function of the form 𝑓(𝑥) =
q(x )

where 𝑝(𝑥)and 𝑞(𝑥) are polynomial functions and 𝑞(𝑥) is a nonzero polynomial. The domain of
𝑓(𝑥) is all values of 𝑥 where 𝑞(𝑥) ≠ 0.

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Example 1. Given 𝑓(𝑥) =
x−3

(a) Construct a table of values using the numbers from -2 to 8. (b) Plot the points in the Cartesian
plane and determine whether the points form a smooth curve or a straight line.

(a)Solution

x -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

f(x) -2 -.25 -3.3 -5 -10 undefined 10 5 3.3 2.5 2

(b) Connecting the points, we get the following graph which forms two different smooth curves.

Example 2. (It would be introduced in an another way of solving inequalities). Sketch the graph of
3 x +6
𝑓(𝑥) = .
x−1

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Solution. The 𝑦-intercept is 𝑓(0) = = −6 (0,−6)
−1

The 𝑥-intercepts will be, 3𝑥 + 6 = 0. 𝑥 = −2 (−2,0) Now, we need to determine the

asymptotes.

For the vertical asymptote, we have𝑥 − 1 = 0. So, 𝑥 = 1.

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For the horizontal asymptote, we have, 𝑦 = = 3. Since the 𝑥 and 𝑦 intercepts are already in the
1
left region, we won’t need to get any points there. That means, we’ll just get a point in the right
region. Say, 𝑥 = 2.

3 (2)+ 6 12
f (2)= = =12 (2,12) Plotting these points on the graph, we get the
2−1 1
following.
 The definition of rational equations, inequalities and functions are summarized below.

Rational Equation Rational Inequality Rational Function

An equation involving An inequality A function of the

rational expressions. involving rational p (x)
Definition form 𝑓(𝑥) =
expressions. q(x )
where 𝑝(𝑥) and 𝑞(𝑥)
are polynomial
functions and 𝑞(𝑥) is
a nonzero function
(𝑖.𝑒.,𝑞(𝑥) ≠ 0)

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

A. Generalization/Value integration

 To sum up our lesson for today, what have you learned from
our discussion?

 What values have you developed during the discussion and

activity? SMART

 Do you have questions and clarifications regarding our topic?

111. Agreement/Assignment
Activity 2. Sketch the graph of the following function.

Day 3 Discussion of the Assignment

(Things to Do) Answer the Things To Do.
Day 4 Continuation of the Discussion of Assignment
Discussion of More exercises may be given.
things to do Agreement: Please be ready with a quiz tomorrow
Day 5 Evaluate each function at the specified value.
Quiz

PREPARED BY:

IVY-JANE N. UMANDAP
SHS TEACHER

APPROVED BY:

MARILOU ROSALES Ed. D.

SHS ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL