General Mathematics: Modules From Central Office
General Mathematics: Modules From Central Office
General Mathematics: Modules From Central Office
Quarter 1 – Module 1:
Functions
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What I Need to Know
This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help you master
the key concepts of functions specifically on representing functions in real life
situations. The scope of this module permits it to be used in many different learning
situations. The language used recognizes the diverse vocabulary level of students.
The lessons are arranged to follow the standard sequence of the course. But the order
in which you read them can be changed to correspond with the textbook you are now
using.
What I Know
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Before you proceed with this module, let’s assess what you have already know about
the lesson.
Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the chosen letter on a separate sheet of
paper.
1. What do you call a relation where each element in the domain is related to only
one value in the range by some rules?
a. Function c. Domain
b. Range d. Independent
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4. What is the range of the function shown by the diagram?
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a. R:{3, 2, 1}
b. R:{a, b} 1 b
c. R:{3, 2, 1, a, b}
d. R:{all real numbers} 2
b. x -1 -1 3 0
y 0 -3 0 3
x 1 2 1 -2
c.
y -1 -2 -2 -1
x 0 -1 3 2
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d.
y 3 4 5 6
8. A person is earning ₱500.00 per day for doing a certain job. Which of the following
expresses the total salary S as a function of the number n of days that the person
works?
a. 𝑆(𝑛) = 500 + 𝑛
500
b. 𝑆(𝑛) =
𝑛
c. 𝑆(𝑛) = 500𝑛
d. 𝑆(𝑛) = 500 − 𝑛
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For number 9 - 10 use the problem below.
Johnny was paid a fixed rate of ₱ 100 a day for working in a Computer Shop and an
additional ₱5.00 for every typing job he made.
9. How much would he pay for a 5 typing job he made for a day?
a. ₱55.00
b. ₱175.50
c. ₱125.00
d. ₱170.00
10. Find the fare function f(x) where x represents the number of typing job he made
for the day.
a. 𝑓(𝑥) = 100 + 5𝑥
b. 𝑓(𝑥) = 100 − 5𝑥
c. 𝑓(𝑥) = 100𝑥
100
d. 𝑓(𝑥) =
5𝑥
a. 𝐹(𝑑) = {9 𝑖𝑓 0 > 𝑑 ≤4
b. 𝐹(𝑑) = {9 𝑖𝑓 0 < 𝑑 <4
c. 𝐹(𝑑) = {9 𝑖𝑓 0 ≥ 𝑑 ≥4
d. 𝐹(𝑑) = {9 𝑖𝑓 0 < 𝑑 ≤4
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Lesson
Representing Real-Life
1 Situations Using Functions
Welcome to the first lesson of your General Mathematics. This lesson will give
you the practical application of functions in a real-life scenario including the piece-
wise function. When you are in Grade 8, you already encountered relation and
function. But in this module, let’s take into a deeper sense on how this topic can be
useful in our daily life. Are you all ready?
What’s In
A relation is any set of ordered pairs. The set of all first elements of the ordered
pairs is called the domain of the relation, and the set of all second elements is called
the range.
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A function is a relation or rule of correspondence between two elements (domain
and range) such that each element in the domain corresponds to exactly one element
in the range.
You are right! The relations A and B are functions because each element in the
domain corresponds to a unique element in the range. Meanwhile, relations C and D
are not functions because they contain ordered pairs with the same domain [C = (0,1)
and (0,-1), D = (a,b) and (a,d)].
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How about from the given table of values, which relation shows a function?
A.
x 1 2 3 4 5 6
y 2 4 6 8 10 12
B.
x 4 -3 1 2 5
y -5 -2 -2 -2 0
C.
x 0 -1 4 2 -1
y 3 4 0 -1 1
That’s right! A and B are functions since all the values of x corresponds to exactly
one value of y. Unlike table C, where -1 corresponds to two values, 4 and 1.
Domain Range
A.
a x
B.
x a
y b
C.
Jana Ken
Dona Mark
Maya Rey
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You are correct! The relations A and C are functions because each element in the
domain corresponds to a unique element in the range. However, B is a mere relation
and not function because there is a domain which corresponds to more than one
range.
How about if the given are graphs of relations, can you identify which are functions?
Do you still remember the vertical line test? Let’s recall.
A graph of a relation is a function if any vertical line drawn passing through the
graph intersects it at exactly one point.
Using the vertical line test, can you identify the graph/s of function?
A. C.
Yes, that’s right! A and C are graphs of functions while B and D are not because
they do not pass the vertical line test.
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What’s New
We said that for a relation to become a function, the value of the domain must
correspond to a single value of the range. Let’s read some of the conversations and
determine if they can be classified as function or not
Scenario 1: June and Mae are in a long-time relationship until June realized
that he wants to marry Mae.
Scenario 2: Kim is a naturally born Filipino but because of her eyes, many
people confused if she is a Chinese. Let’s see how she responds to her new
classmates who are asking if she’s a Chinese.
Hey classmate, are No classmate! I was
you a Chinese? born Filipino and my
parents were also pure
Filipino.
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Scenario 3: As part of their requirements in Statistics class, Andrei made a
survey on the religion of his classmates and here’s what he found out.
Andrei: Good morning classmates, as our requirement in Statistics may I know
your religion. This data will be part of my input in the survey that I am doing.
Ana 1: I am a Catholic.
Kevin: I am also a Catholic.
Sam: I am a member of the Iglesia ni Cristo.
Joey: I am a Born Again Christian.
Lanie: My family is a Muslim.
Jen: We are sacred a Catholic Family.
Andrei: Thank you classmates for your responses.
Reflect on this!
1. From the above conversations, which scenario/s do you think can be classified
as function? ____________________________________________________________________
2. State the reason/s why or why not the above scenarios a function.
Scenario 1:
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
Scenario 2:
__________________________________________________________________________________
What is It
The above scenarios are all examples of relations that show function. Monogamous
marriage (e.g. Christian countries) is an example of function when there is faith and
loyalty. Let say, June is the domain and Mae is the range, when there is faithfulness
in their marriage, there will be one-to-one relationship - one domain to one range.
Nationality could also illustrate a function. We expect that at least a person has one
nationality. Let say Kim is the domain and her nationality is the range, therefore
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there is a one-to-one relationship. Since Kim was born and live in the Philippines,
she can never have multiple nationalities except Filipino. (Remember: Under RA 9225
only those naturally-born Filipinos who have become naturalized citizens of another
country can have dual citizenship. This is not applicable to Kim since she was born
in the Philippines and never a citizen of other country.)
Religion is also an example of function because a person can never have two religions.
Inside the classroom, three classmates said that they are Catholic. This shows a
many-to-one relationship. Classmates being the domain and religion being the range
indicate that different values of domain can have one value of range. One-to-one
relationship was also illustrated by the classmates who said that they are Born
Again, Muslim and Iglesia ni Cristo - one student to one religion.
Function can be illustrated as a machine where there is the input and the output.
When you put an object into a machine, you expect a product as output after the
process being done by the machine. For example, when you put an orange fruit into
a juicer, you expect an orange juice as the output and not a grape juice. Or you will
never expect to have two kinds of juices - orange and grapes.
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INPUTS
OUPUTS
Function
Machine
You have learned that function can be represented by equation. Since output (y) is
dependent on input (x), we can say that y is a function of x. For example, if a function
machine always adds three (3) to whatever you put in it. Therefore, we can derive an
equation of x + 3 = y or f(x) = x+ 3 where f(x) = y.
A. If height (H) is a function of age (a), give a function H that can represent the
height of a person in a age, if every year the height is added by 2 inches.
Solution:
Since every year the height is added by 2 inches, then the height
function is 𝑯(𝒂) = 𝟐 + 𝒂
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B. If distance (D) is a function of time (t), give a function D that can represent
the distance a car travels in t time, if every hour the car travels 60
kilometers.
Solution:
Since every hour, the car travels 60 kilometers, therefore the distance
function is given by 𝑫(𝒕) = 𝟔𝟎𝒕
Solution:
Since every hour losses 12% of the battery, then the amount of
battery function is 𝑩(𝒉) = 𝟏𝟎𝟎 − 𝟎. 𝟏𝟐𝒉
There are functions that requires more than one formula in order to obtain the given
output. There are instances when we need to describe situations in which a rule or
relationship changes as the input value crosses certain boundaries. In this case, we
need to apply the piecewise function.
A piecewise function is a function in which more than one formula is used to define
the output. Each formula has its own domain, and the domain of the function is the
union of all these smaller domains. We notate this idea like this:
formula 1 if x is in domain 1
𝑓(𝑥) = {formula 2 if x is in domain 2
formula 3 if x is in domain 3
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B. A certain chocolate bar costs ₱50.00 per piece. However, if you buy more than
5 pieces they will mark down the price to ₱48.00 per piece. Use a piecewise
function to represent the cost in terms of the number of chocolate bars bought.
C. The cost of hiring a catering service to serve food for a party is ₱250.00 per
head for 50 persons or less, ₱200.00 per head for 51 to 100 persons, and
₱150.00 per head for more than 100. Represent the total cost as a piecewise
function of the number of attendees to the party.
Answer:
Cost for a service to at least 50 persons
250 𝑖𝑓 𝑛 ≤ 50
𝐶(ℎ) = {200 𝑖𝑓 51 ≤ 𝑛 ≤ 100 Cost for a service to 51 to 100 persons
150 𝑖𝑓 𝑛 > 100
Cost for a service to ersons
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Independent Assessment 1
1. A computer shop charges ₱15.00 in every hour of computer rental. Represent your
computer rental fee (R) using the function R(t) where t is the number of hours you
spent on the computer.
Answer:
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2. Squares of side a are cut from each corner of a 8 in x 6 in rectangle, so that its
sides can be folded to make a box with no top. Represent a function in terms of a
that can define the volume of the box.
Answer:
Independent Practice 2
1. A tricycle ride costs ₱10.00 for the first 2 kilometers, and each additional kilometer
adds ₱8.00 to the fare. Use a piecewise function to represent the tricycle fare in
terms of the distance d in kilometers.
Answer:
𝟏𝟎 𝒊𝒇_____
𝑪(𝒅) = { (Fill in the missing terms to show the
(______) 𝒊𝒇 𝒅 ≥ 𝟑
piecewise function of the problem)
3. A parking fee at SM Lucena costs ₱25.00 for the first two hours and an extra ₱5.00
for each hour of extension. If you park for more than twelve hours, you instead
pay a flat rate of ₱100.00. Represent your parking fee using the function p(t)
where t is the number of hours you parked in the mall.
Answer:
1. A van rental charges ₱5,500.00 flat rate for a whole-day tour in CALABARZON of
5 passengers and each additional passenger added ₱500.00 to the tour fare.
Express a piecewise function to show to represent the van rental in terms number
of passenger n.
Answer:
2. An internet company charges ₱500.00 for the first 30 GB used in a month. Every
exceeding GB will then cost ₱30.00 But if the costumer reach a total of 50 GB and
above, a flat rate of ₱1,000.00 will be charged instead. Write a piecewise function
C(g) that represents the charge according to GB used?
Answer
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What I Have Learned
A. Read and analyze the following statements. If you think the statement suggests
an incorrect idea, rewrite it on the given space, otherwise leave it blank.
1. A relation is a set of ordered pairs where the first element is called the range while
the second element is the domain.
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
2. A function can be classified as one-to-one correspondence, one-to-many
correspondence and many-to-one correspondence.
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
3. In a function machine, the input represents the independent variable while the
output is the dependent variable.
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
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C. In your own words, discuss when a piecewise function is being used.
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
What I Can Do
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At home or in your community, look for the at least three (3) situations that could
represent functions. From the identified situations, write a sample problem and its
corresponding function equation.
Example:
Situation: The budget for food is a function of the number of family members.
Problem: Reyes family has Php ₱1,500.00 food budget for each member of their family
in a month. Express the total food budget (B) as a function of number of family
members (n) in one month.
Function: 𝐵(𝑥) = 1500𝑥
Assessment
Multiple Choice. Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the chosen letter on a
separate sheet of paper.
b.
x -2 -1 0 1
y 0 -3 0 3
c.
x -1 -2 -3 -4
y 1 2 3 4
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d.
x 0 2 4 6
y 6 5 4 3
x 1 2 3 4 5
y a b c d e
a. D: {2, 4, 6, 8, 10}
b. D: {a, b, c, d, e}
c. D: {1, 2, 3, 4, 5}
d. y = {1, 2, 3, 4, 5, a, b, c, d}
7. A person can encode 1000 words in every hour of typing job. Which of the
following expresses the total words W as a function of the number n of hours
that the person can encode?
a. 𝑊(𝑛) = 1000 + 𝑛
1000
b. 𝑊(𝑛) =
𝑛
c. 𝑊(𝑛) = 1000𝑛
d. 𝑊(𝑛) = 1000 − 𝑛
8. Judy is earning ₱300.00 per day for cleaning the house of Mrs. Perez and
additional ₱25.00 for an hour of taking care Mrs. Perez’s child. Express the
total salary (S) of Judy including the time (h) spent for taking care the child.
a. 𝑆(ℎ) = 300 + 25ℎ
b. 𝑆(ℎ) = 300 − 25ℎ
c. 𝑆(ℎ) = 300(25ℎ)
300
d. 𝑆(ℎ) = 25ℎ
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a. 𝑉 = 3𝑠, where s is the length of the edge
b. 𝑉 = 𝑠 3 , where s is the length of the edge
c. 𝑉 = 2𝑠 3 , where s is the length of the edge
𝑠
d. 𝑉 = , where s is the length of the edge
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10. Eighty meters of fencing is available to enclose the rectangular garden of Mang
Gustin. Give a function A that can represent the area that can be enclosed in
terms of x.
a. 𝐴(𝑥) = 40𝑥 − 𝑥 2
b. 𝐴(𝑥) = 80𝑥 − 𝑥 2
c. 𝐴(𝑥) = 40𝑥 2 − 𝑥
d. 𝐴(𝑥) = 80𝑥 2 − 𝑥
A user is charged ₱400.00 monthly for a Sun and Text mobile plan which include
500 free texts messages. Messages in excess of 500 is charged ₱1.00. Represent a
monthly cost for the mobile plan using s(t) where t is the number of messages sent
in a month.
11. ________________
𝑠(𝑡) = {
12. ________________
11.
a. 𝑠(𝑡) = {400, 𝑖𝑓 0 < 𝑡 ≤ 500
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b.
c.
𝑠(𝑡) = {400, 𝑖𝑓 0 < 𝑡
𝑠(𝑡) = {400, 𝑖𝑓 0 < 𝑡
≥ 500
< 500
d. 𝑠(𝑡) = {400, 𝑖𝑓 0 > 𝑡 > 500
12.
a. 𝑠(𝑡) = 400 + 𝑡, 𝑖𝑓 𝑡 > 500
b. 𝑠(𝑡) = 400 + 𝑡, 𝑖𝑓 𝑡 ≤ 500
c. 𝑠(𝑡) = 400 + 2𝑡, 𝑖𝑓 𝑡 ≥ 500
d. 𝑠(𝑡) = 400 + 2𝑡, 𝑖𝑓𝑡 ≤ 500
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14.
a. 𝑡(𝑠) = {18,000, 𝑖𝑓 𝑠 ≥ 100
b. 𝑡(𝑠) = {18,000, 𝑖𝑓 𝑠 > 100
c. 𝑡(𝑠) = {18,000, 𝑖𝑓 𝑠 = 100
d. 𝑡(𝑠) = {18,000, 𝑖𝑓 𝑠 < 100
15.
a. 𝑡(𝑠) = {18,000 + 175(𝑠 − 100), 𝑖𝑓 𝑠 > 100
b. 𝑡(𝑠) = {18,000 + 175(𝑠 − 100), 𝑖𝑓 𝑠 ≥ 100
c. 𝑡(𝑠) = {18,000 + 175𝑠, 𝑖𝑓 𝑠 > 100
d. 𝑡(𝑠) = {18,000 + 175𝑠, 𝑖𝑓 𝑠 ≤ 100
Additional Activities
If you believe that you learned a lot from the module and you feel that you need more
Read and analyze each situation carefully and apply your learnings on representing
real-life situations involving functions including piecewise.
2. During typhoon Ambo, PAGASA tracks the amount of accumulating rainfall. For
the first three hours of typhoon, the rain fell at a constant rate of 25mm per hour.
The typhoon slows down for an hour and started again at a constant rate of 20 mm
per hour for the next two hours. Write a piecewise function that models the amount
of rainfall as function of time.
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What I What's More Assessment
Know Independent Practice 1 1. D
2. B
1. A 1. 𝑆(𝑛) = 750𝑛 3. A
2. B 2. 𝐹(𝑑) = 8 + 0.50𝑑 4. C
3. C
5. C
4. B Independent Assessment 1
6. D
5. D
1. 𝑅(𝑡) = 15𝑡 7. C
6. B
2. 𝑉(𝑎) = 48𝑎 − 28𝑎2 + 4𝑎3 8. A
7. D
9. B
8. C
10.A
9. C
Independent Practice 2 11.A
10.A
12.B
11.D 10, 𝑖𝑓 𝑑 ≤ 2
13.D
Books:
Oronce, Orlando A. General Mathematics, 1st Ed. Quezon City: Rex Book Store Inc.,
2016.
Online Sources:
https://courses.lumenlearning.com/waymakercollegealgebra/chapter/piecewise-
defined-functions/
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