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MODULE 1: Representation of Functions and Rational Functions

Module Overview:

This module contains the basic concepts of functions, involving piecewise, rational, exponential
and logarithmic function in order to create its representation from real-life situations which are evident in
our daily routines. It will give ideas to the learners that our actions and decisions has a relation with
mathematics.

It also contains the basic concepts of rational function, equation ad inequality. The learners will
learn how to solve problems involving rational function, equation and inequality which they might apply
in real-life situations.

Module Outline:

Lesson 1: Representation of functions

 Piecewise Function
 Rational Function
 Exponential Function
 Logarithmic Function

Lesson 2: Rational Functions, Equations and Inequalities

Lesson 3: One-to-One and Inverse Functions

Lesson 4: Exponential Function, Equation, and Inequalities

Target Learning Competencies (MELC)

LC 1.1.a. represents real-life situations using functions, including

piece-wise functions.
LC 1.1 b. represents a function through its: (a) table of
values, (b) graph, and (c) equation.
LC 1.2 a. distinguishes rational function, rational equation, and
rational inequality.
LC 1.2 b. solves rational equations and inequalities
LC 1.2 c. solves problems involving rational functions

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LC1.3 a. illustrate one-to-one function.

LC1.3 b. determines the inverse of a one-to-one function.
LC1.3 c. solves problems involving inverse functions, equations, and inequalities.
LC1.4 a. distinguishes between exponential function, exponential equation, and exponential
inequality.
LC 1.4 b. solves exponential equation and inequalities.
LC 1.4 c. solves problems involving exponential function, equation, and inequalities.

Performance Standard:

The learner demonstrates understanding of key concepts of functions and rational functions.

BUDGET OF WORK

MOST
WEEK LESSON TITLE LESSON LEARNING
ESSENTIAL
NUMBER ASSESSMENT
TOPICS

Modeling Representation of Assessment

1 1
Functions Functions 1.1

Solving Real-Life
Rational Functions,
Problems Assessment
2 Equations and 2
involving 1.2
Inequalities
Functions

Solving Real-Life
Problems One-to-One and Inverse Assessment
3 3
involving Functions 1.3
Functions

Solving Real-Life
Exponential Function,
Problems Assessment
4 Equation, and 4
involving 1.4
Inequalities
Functions

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LESSON 1: Representation of functions

Specific Objectives:

At the end of the lesson, I will have been able to:

a. represent real-life situations using functions, including piece-wise, Rational function,

Exponential function and Logarithmic function

Definition of Function

 Function is a relation where each element in the domain is related to only one value in the
range by some rule
 Piecewise Function is a type of function that are defined by multiple sub-functions, and each
sub-function applying to a certain interval of the main function’s domain.
p(x)
 Rational Function is a function of the form f ( x )= where p ( x ) and q ( x ) are polynomial
q(x)
functions, and q ( x ) is not the zero function (q ( x ) ≢0 ). The domain of f ( x ) is all values of x
where q ( x ) ≠ 0.
 An Exponential Function with base b is a function of the form f ( x )=b x ∨ y=b x where
b> 0 , b≠ 1.
 Logarithmic Function is a function of the form f ( x )=log b x , b>0 ,b ≠ 1.

Representation of functions in real-life situation

Function can often be used to model real situations. Identifying an appropriate functional model
will lead to a better understanding of various phenomena.

 Example 1. Give a function C that can represent the cost of buying x meals, if one meal costs
₱ 40.

Solution. Since each meal cost ₱ 40, then the function is C ( x )=40 x.

 Example 2. One hundred meters of fencing is available to enclose rectangular area next to a
river. Give a function A that can represent the area that can be enclosed, in terms of x .

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Solution. The area of a rectangular enclosure is a=xy . We will write this as a function of x .
100−x
Since only 100 m of fencing is available, then x +2 y =100 or y= =50−0.5 x . Thus,
2
A ( x )=x (50−0.5 x ) or A ( x )=50 x−0.5 x .

Piecewise Function

Some situations can only be described by only one formula, depending on the value of the
independent variable.

 Example 3. A user is charged ₱300 monthly for a particular mobile plan, which includes 100
free text messages. Messages in excess of 100 are charged ₱1 each. Represent the amount a
consumer pays each month as a function of the number of messages m sent in a month.

Solution. Let t ( m ) represent the amount paid by the consumer pays each month. It can be
expressed by the piecewise function

{
t ( m ) = 300 if 0< m≤ 100
300+ mif m>100

 Example 4. A jeepney costs ₱8.00 for the first 4 kilometers, and each additional integer
kilometer adds ₱1.50 to the fare. Use a piecewise function to represent the jeepney fare F in
terms of the distance d in kilometers.

Solution. The input value is distance and the output value are the cost of the jeepney fare. If
F (d) represents the fare as a function of distance, the function can be represented as follows:

f ( d )=
{8+1.5
8 if 0< d ≤ 4
( d ) if d> 4

Rational Function

d
Average speed (or velocity can be computed by the formula s= . Consider a 100-meter track
t
used for foot races. The speed of a runner can be computed by taking the time it will take him to run the
100
track applying it to the formula s= , since the distance is fixed at 100 meters.
t

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 Example 5. Represent the speed of a runner as a function of the time it takes to run 100 meters
in the track.

Solution. Since the speed of a runner depends on the time it takes the runner to run 100
meters, we can represent speed as a function of time.

Let x represent the time it takes the runner to run 100 meters. Then the speed that can represented as
a function s ( x ) as follows:

100
s ( x )=
x

d
Observe that it is similar in structure to the formula s= relating speed, distance and time.
t

 Example 6. Continuing the scenario above, construct a table of values for the speed of a runner
against different run times.

Solution. A table of values can help us determine the behavior of a function as the variable x
changes.

Let x be the run time and s(x ) be the speed of the runner in meters per second, were

100
s ( x )= . The table of values for run times from 10 to 20 seconds is as follows:
x
x 10 12 14 16 18 20
s( x ) 10 8.33 7.14 6.25 5.56 5

x=10 100 100

s ( x )= s ( x )=
100 12 14
s ( x )=
10 s ( x )=8.33
s ( x )=1 x=14 s ( x )=7.1
x=12

From the table, we can observe that the speed decreases with time.

Logarithmic Function

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 Given: Earthquake Magnitude on a Richer scale

The magnitude R of an earthquake is given by

2 E
R= log ⁡ 4.40
3 10

where E (in joules) is the energy release by the earthquake (the quantity 104.40 is

the energy released by a very small reference earthquake.

The formula indicates that the magnitude of an earthquake is based on the logarithm of the ratio
between the energy it releases and the energy released by the reference earthquake.

 Example 7. Supposed that an earthquake released approximately 1012 joules of energy.

a. What is its magnitude on a Richer Scale?

b. How much more energy does this earthquake released than that by the reference
earthquake?

Solution:

12
2 10 2 7.6
(a.) Since E=1012, then R= log = log 10 .
3 10
4.40
3

Since the definition log 107.6 =7.6is the exponent by which 10 must be

raised to obtain 107.6 then log 107.6 =7.6

2
Thus, R= ( 7.6 ) ≈5.1 .
3

12
10 7.6
(b.) This earthquake releases 4.40
=10 ≈ 39810717 times more enery than by the reference
10
earthquake.

Activity Sheet 1.1

Direction: Read carefully and answer the following problems below.

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1. A videoke machine can be rented for ₱1,000 for three days, but for the fourth day onwards, an
additional cost of ₱400 per day is added. Represent the cost of renting a videoke machine as a
piecewise function of the number of days it is rented.

2. The fee for hiring a guide to explore a cave is ₱700. A guide can only take care of a maximum of 4
persons, and additional guised can be hired as needed. Represent the cost of hiring guides as a
function of the number of tourists who wish to explore the cave.

3. The cost of hiring a catering service in to serve food for a party is ₱150 per head for 20 persons or
less, ₱130 per head for 21 to 50 persons, and ₱110 per head for 51 to 100 persons. For 100 or more
persons, the cost is at ₱100 per head. Represent the total cost as a function of the number of
attendees of the party.

Assessment 1.1

1) Represent the following problems as a rational function by completing the table of values.

a) An object is to travel a distance of 10 meters. Express velocity v as a function v (t) of travel time
10
t , in seconds. (Use the function v ( t )= )
t
5t
b) Suppose that c ( t ) = 2 (in mg/mL) represents the consentration of a drug in a patient’s
t +1
bloodstream t hours after the drug were administered. Provide c (t ) given that t=0 , 1 ,2 , 5 ,1

(2) Represent the following exponential and logarithmic function by completing the table of values.
Show your solutions.

a) Given the exponential function f ( x )=3 x

b) Given the logarithmic function g ( x )=log 3 x

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LESSON 2: Rational Functions, Equations and Inequalities

Specific Objectives:

At the end of the lesson, I will have been able to:

a. distinguish rational function, equation, and inequality;

b. solve rational equation and inequalities; and
c. solve problems involving rational function, equation and inequality.

Definition

 Rational Expression is an expression that can be written as a ratio of two polynomials.

It can be described as a function where either the numerator, denominator, or both have
a variable on it.
 Examples:

Expression Reason
2 Rational expression because it is a ratio of two
x +3 x +2
x+4 polynomials.

1 Rational expression because the numerator 1 is a

2
3x polynomial (of degree of 1).
2 Rational expression which is also a polynomial.
x + 4 x−3
2
√ x +1 Not a rational expression since the numerator is not a
3
x −1 polynomial.

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1 1
The expression is equal to , so it is a
x +2 ( x+2 )( x−2 )
x−2 rational expression

 Definition:

Rational Equation Rational Inequality Rational Function

An equation involving An inequality involving A function of the form of
rational expression. rational expression. p(x)
f ( x )= where
q(x)
Definition p ( x )∧q ( x ) are

polynomials, and q ( x) is
not the zero function.

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

 To solve a rational equation:

1. Eliminate denominators by multiplying each term of the equation by the least common
denominator.
2. Note that eliminating denominators may introduce extraneous solutions. Check the
solutions of the transformed equations with the original equation.
2 3 1
 Example 1: Solve for x : − =
x 2x 5
Solution: The LCD of all denominator is 10 x . Multiply both sides of the equation and solve the
resolving equation.

10 x ( 2x )−10 x ( 23x )=10 x ( 51 )

20 x 30 x 10 x
− =
x 2x 5
20−15=2 x
5=2 x
2 x=5

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5
x=
2
x 1 8
 Example 2: Solve for x : − = 2
x+2 x−2 x −4
Solution: Factor each denominator of the rational expression
x 1 8
− =
x+2 x−2 ( x+2 )( x−2 )
Multiply the LCD to both sides of the equation to remove the denominators.

[ ( x+ 2 )( x−2 ) ] ( x +2x )−[ ( x+2 )( x−2) ] ( x 1+2 )=[ ( x +2) ( x−2) ] ( ( x+2 8)( x−2) )
( x−2 ) ( x )−( x +2 )=8
2
x −2 x−x−2=8
2
x −3 x−2−8=0
x 2−3 x−10=0
Upon reaching this step, we can use strategies for solving polynomial equation.
2
x −3 x−10=0→ ( x +2 ) ( x −5 )
x +2=0 or x−5=0
x=−2 or x=5
Since x=−2 makes the originsl equation undefined, x=5 is the only solution.

 Example 3. Jens walks 5 kilometers from his house to Quiapo to buy a new bike which he uses
to return home. He averaged 10 kilometers faster on his bike than on foot. If his total trip took 1
d
hour and 20 minutes, what is his walking speed in kph? Use the formula v= .
t
d d
Solution. Using the formula v= , we derive the formula for the time t= . Let v be Jen’s
t v
5
walking speed. Then v+10 is his speed on his new bike. Jen’s walking time is and his biking
t
5
time is + 10.
v
5 5 4
The equation now becomes + =
v v+ 10 3
Multiply both sides of the equation by the LCD and solve the resulting equation.

( ( 3 v )( v+10 ) ) ( 5v + v+510 )=( ( 3 v ) ( v +10) )( 43 )

15 ( v +10 )+15 v=4 v ( v +10 )

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15 v +150+15 v=4 v +40 v
2
30 v +150=4 v +40 v
2
4 v +40 v−30 v −150=0
2
4 v +10 v−150=0
( 2 v +15 ) ( v −5 )=0
−15
v= ∨v=5
2
−15
Rejecting the value v= , we conclude that Jen’s walking speed is 5 kph.
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 Interval and Set Notation

An inequality has infinitely many solutions. The set of all solutions can be expressed
using the set notation or interval notation. These notations are presented on the table:

 Procedure for Solving Rational Inequalities

To solve rational inequalities:
a. Rewrite the inequality as a single rational expression on one side of the inequality symbol and
0 on the other side.
b. Determine over what intervals the rational expression takes on positive and negative values.

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i. Locate the x values for which the rational expression is zero or undefined (factoring the
numerator and denominator is a useful strategy).
ii. Mark the numbers found in (i) on a number line. Use a shaded circle to indicate that
the value is included in the solution set, and a hollow circle to indicate that the value is
excluded. These numbers partition the number line into intervals.
iii. Select a test point within the interior of each interval in (ii). The sign of the rational
expression at this test point is also the sign of the rational expression at each interior point in the
aforementioned interval.
iv. Summarize the intervals containing the solutions.

2x
 Example 1. Solve the inequality ≥1.
x+1
Solution. (a) Rewrite the inequality as a single rational expression.
2x
−1 ≥ 0
x+1
2 x− ( x +1 )
≥0
x +1
2 x−x−1
≥0
x+1
x−1
≥0
x+ 1
(b) The rational expression will be zero for x=1 and undefined for x=−1. The x=1 is
include while x=−1 is not. Mark these on the number line. Use a shaded circle for x=1(a
solution) and an unshaded circle foe x=−1 (not a solution).

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(c) Construct a table of signs to determine the sign of the function in each interval
determined by the values above.

Interval x ←1 −1< x <1 x >1

Test Point x=−2 X =0 X =2
x−1 −¿ −¿ +¿
x +1 −¿ +¿ +¿
x−1
+¿ −¿ +¿
x+ 1

(d) Since we are looking for the intervals where the rational expression is positive or
zero, we determine the solution to be the set {x ∈ R∨x←1∨x ≥ 1}.

3 1
 Example 2. Solve the inequality < .
x−2 x
Solution. (a) Rewrite the inequality with zero on one side.
3 1
− <0
x−2 x
3 x −( x−2 )
<0
x ( x−2 )
2 x+ 2
<0
x ( x−2 )
2 ( x+ 1 )
<0
x ( x−2 )
(b) The rational expression will be zero for x=– 1 and undefined for 0∧2.
(c) Construct a table of signs to determine the sign of the function in each interval
determined by −1 , 0 ,∧2.

Interval x ←1 −1< x <0 0< x <2 x >2

−1 - X =3
Test point X =−2 X= X =1
2
2(x +1) −¿ +¿ +¿ +¿
x −¿ −¿ +¿ +¿
x−2 −¿ −¿ −¿ +¿
2 ( x+ 1 ) +¿
−¿ +¿ −¿
x ( x−2 )
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(d) Summarize the intervals satisfying the inequality. The solution set of the
inequality is the set {x ∈ R∨x← 1∨0< x <2.

5x
 Example 3. Solve for x : < 4.
x−1
Solution.
(a) Rewrite the equation with zero on one side
5x
−4 <0
x−1
5x
−¿
x−1
5 x−4 x +4
<0
x−1
x +4
<0
x−1
(b) The rational expression will be zero for x=−4 and undefined for x=1. Plot the points
on a number line and use hollow circles since these values are not part of the solution
set.

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(c) Construct a table of signs to determine the sign of the function in each interval
determined by the values above.

Interval x ←4 −4< x <1 x >1

Test Point x=−5 x=0 x=2
x +4 −¿ +¿ +¿
x−1 −¿ −¿ +¿
x +4 +¿ −¿ +¿
x−1

(d) We are looking for the intervals where the function will be negative. The solution set
is given by x ∈ R∨−4< x <1

 Activity Sheet 1.2

Direction: Write RE if it is a rational equation, RI if it is a rational inequality and RF if it is a rational

function. Write your answers on the space provided.

15 5
1. 9. 6 x− ≥0
√ x−1 x+ 3

x+1
10. <1
2. 5 x 4 6 x7 +1
2x

5
5−x 3 11.
3. x
x

3 x −2 5
4. y=5 x 3−2 x+ 1 12. =
2 x

8 x 2
5. −8= x −2 x+5
x 2 x−1 13. y=
x−1

6. √ x−2=4
4 x−3 x−2
14. −
2 x+ 7 2 x−7
x−1 3
7. =x
x+ 1 8 3x
15. =
x−2 5
7 x −4 √ x +1
3
8. y=
x 2 +3
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2 x √3 12 =5
16. f ( x )= − −15 19.
3x 2x x−4

2 x−1 4 x−15
17. >5 20. y=
x 3

5 x−1
18. <21
x−4

Assessment 1.2

Direction: Find the solutions for each rational equation below. Show your solutions.

2
x −10 −14−5 x
=
x−1 x−1

x2 −4 x 14−9 x
1. =
x−2 x−2

3 2
2. =
x+1 x−3
2x 5
3. + =2
x+1 2 x
x−1
4. . >0
x+3
1
5. ¿
x−3

Performance Check:

Direction: Solve the following. Show your solutions.

1. You have 6 liters of a pineapple juice blend that has 50% pure pineapple juice. How many liters of
pure pineapple juice needs to be added to make a juice blend that is 75% pineapple juice?
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2. Two ships traveling from Dumaguete to Cagayan de Oro differ in average speed by 10 kph. The
slower ship takes 3 hours longer to travel a 240-kilometer route than for the faster ship to travel a
200-kilometer route. Find the speed of the slower ship.

LESSON 3: One-to-One and Inverse \Function

Specific Objectives:
At the end of the lesson, I will have been able to:
a. illustrate one-to-one function;
b. determine the inverse of a one-to-one function; and
c. solve problems involving inverse functions.

 Definition: The function is one-to-one if for any x 1 , x 2 in the domain of f , then f (x 1)≠ f (x 2).
That is, the same y -value is never paired with two different x -values.
 Definition: Let f be a one-to-one function with domain A and range B. Then the inverse of f ,
denoted by f – 1, is a function with domain B and range A defined by f −1 ( y )=x if and only if
f ( x )= y for any y in B.
 A function has an inverse if and only if it is one-to-one.
To find the inverse of a one-to-one function:
(a) Write the function in the form y=f ( x ).
(b) Interchange the x and y variables.
(c) Solve for y in terms of x .

 Properties of an inverse of a one-to-one function

 The inverse of f −1 ( x )=f ( x ).

 f ¿ for all x in the domain of f −1.

 f −1 ( f ( x ) )=x for all x in the domain of f .

 Example1. Find the inverse of f ( x )=3 x +1.

Solution: (a) The equation of the function is

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y=3 x +1
(b) Interchange the x and y variables:
x=3 y +1
(c) Solve for y in terms of x .
x=3 y +1
x−1=3 y
x−10 3 y
=
3 3
x−1 x−1
= y → y=
3 3
−1 x−1
Therefore, the inverse of f ( x )=3 x +1 is f ( x )= .
3

 Example 2. Find the inverse of g ( x )=x 3−2

Solution:
3
y=x −2
3
x= y −2
3
x +2= y
√3 x+ 2= y
y= √ x +2
3

Therefore, the inverse of g ( x )=x 3−2 is g−1 ( x )=√

3
x+ 2

2 x+1
 Example 3. Find the inverse of the function f ( x )=
3 x−4
Solution:
2 x +1
y=
3 x−4
2 y +1
x=
3 y−4
x (3 y −4 )=2 y +1
3 xy−4 x=2 y+ 1
3 xy−2 y=4 x+ 1
(Place all terms with y on one side and those without y on the other side)
y ( 3 x −2 )=4 x+1

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4 x +1
y=
3 x−2
−1 4 x+1
Therefore, f ( x )=
3 x−2

Activity Sheet 1.3

Direction: Give 5 graphs of a one-to-one function and 5 graphs of not a one-to-one function.

Assessment 1.3

Direction: Find the inverse of the following one-to-one functions. Show your solutions.

1
1. f ( x )= x +4
2
2. f ( x )= ( x +3 )3
3
3. f ( x )=
x−4

x +3
f ( x )=
x−3

LESSON 4: Exponential Function, Equation, and Inequality

Specific Objectives:

a. distinguish between exponential function, exponential equation, and exponential inequality;

b. solve exponential equation and inequalities; and

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c. solve problems involving exponential function, equation, and inequalities.

 Definition: An exponential expression is an expression of the form a . b x−c + d , where

b> 0∧b ≠ 1.

Exponential Equation Exponential Inequality Exponential Function

A function of the form of
p(x)
f ( x )= where p ( x )∧q ( x )
q(x)
Definition An equation involving An inequality involving
are polynomials, and q ( x) is
rational expression. rational expression.
not the zero function.

2 x−x 2 1 f ( x )= (1.8 )x or
Example 7 = 2x
5 −5
x +1
≤0
343 y= (1.8 )
x

One-to-one Property of Exponential Functions

 If x 1 ≠ x 2thenb x ≠ b x .Conversely, ifb x =b x then x 1=x 2 .
1 2 1 2

 Example 1. Solve the equation 4 x−1=16

Solution: Write both sides with 4 as the base.
4 x−1=16
x−1 2
4 =4
2(x−1 )
2 =¿

Since both sides have the same base, get the exponents and solve for x .

2 ( x−1 )=2 ( 2 )
2 x−2=4
2 x=4 +2
2 x=6
x=3

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 Example 2. Solve the equation 125 x−1 =25x +3.

Solution: Both 125 and 25 can be written using 5 as the base.
x−1 x +3
125 =25
x−1 x+3
( 53 ) = ( 52 )

Since both sides have the same base, get the exponents and solve for x .

3 ( x−1 )=2 ( x +3 )

3 x−3=2 x +6

3 x−2 x=6+3

x=9
2
 Example 3. Solve the equation 9 x =3 x+3
Solution: Both 9 and 3 can be written using 3 as the base.
2
x
( 32 ) =3 x+3
2

32 x =3x +3
2
2 x =x+3
2
2 x −x−3=0
( 2 x−3 ) ( x+1 ) =0
2 x−3=0 or x +1=0
2 x=3 or x=−1
3
x= or x=−1
2

 Property of Exponential Inequalities:

 If b> 1, then the exponential function y=b x is increasing for all x . This means that b x <b y if and
only if x < y .
 If 0<b<1, then the exponential function y=b x is decreasing for all x . This means that b x >b y if
and only if x < y

 Example 1. Solve the inequality 3 x < 9x−2

Solution: Both 9 and 3 can be written using 3 as the base.
2 x−2
3 < (3 )
x

3 x < 32 (x−2 )
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Since the base 3 > 1, then this inequality is equivalent to

x <2 x – 4 (the direction of the inequality is retained)
4 <2 x−x
4<x
The solution set to the inequality is {x ∈ R∨x> 4 }.

( ) ( ).
x+5 3x
1 1
 Example 2. Solve the inequality ≥
10 100

Solution: Since
1
= ( )
1 2
100 10
, then we write both sides of the inequality with
1
10
as the base.

( ) ( )
x+5 3x
1 1
≥
10 100

( 101 ) ≥ ( 101 )
x+5 3x

( 101 ) ≥ ( 101 )
x+5 6x

Since the base < 1, then this inequality is equivalent to

x +5 ≤6 x (The direction of the inequality is reversed)

5 ≤ 6 x −x

5 ≤5 x

1≤x

The solution set is {x ∈ R∨x ≥ 1.

Activity 1.4
Direction: Determine whether the given is an exponential function, an exponential equation, an
exponential inequality, or none of these.

1. f ( x )=5 x 2 4. 4 ( 10 x−2 ) =500

()
x
1 5. 7<14 x +3
2. 2 ≥
2
6. y=0.5x
3. 7 4 x = y
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2
7. 49 x =7 2 14. 4 4 x−7 >e x −8

8. 3< 9x 15. 24 x ≤ 4

9. 3 ( 15 x ) =45 2
16. ( 6 6 x )

10. 3 ≥ 9x−1 17. 16 x+5 +16 x−9 ≤ 4

11. e x +7 18. 18 x+1=18

12. f ( x )=3 x−5 19. 52 x =125

13. 3 x−1<1 20. √ 2x >5

Assessment 1.4
Direction: Solve for x . Show your solutions.

1. 169 x =13x
2. 7 x =49

()
x+1
3 9
3. =
5 25
4. 4 3 x +2< 64

( )
x+1
49 7
5. ≥
81 9
x+1 1
6. 4 =
64

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Answer Sheet (Module 1- Lesson 1)

Name: __________________________ Grade & Section: __________________

Subject Teacher: ________________________ Date Submitted: ___________________

Activity Sheet 1.1

Direction: Read carefully and answer the following problems below.
1. A videoke machine can be rented for ₱1,000 for three days, but for the fourth day onwards, an
additional cost of ₱400 per day is added. Represent the cost of renting a videoke machine as a
piecewise function of the number of days it is rented.
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
2. The fee for hiring a guide to explore a cave is ₱700. A guide can only take care of a maximum of 4
persons, and additional guised can be hired as needed. Represent the cost of hiring guides as a
function of the number of tourists who wish to explore the cave.
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________

3. The cost of hiring a catering service in to serve food for a party is ₱150 per head for 20 persons or
less, ₱130 per head for 21 to 50 persons, and ₱110 per head for 51 to 100 persons. For 100 or more
persons, the cost is at ₱100 per head. Represent the total cost as a function of the number of
attendees of the party.
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
Assessment 1.1

2) Represent the following problems as a rational function by completing the table of values.

a) An object is to travel a distance of 10 meters. Express velocity v as a function v (t) of travel time
10
t , in seconds. (Use the function v ( t )= )
t
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t (seconds) 1 2 4 5 10

v (t)

5t
b) Suppose that c ( t ) = 2 (in mg/mL) represents the consentration of a drug in a patient’s
t +1
bloodstream t hours after the drug were administered. Provide c (t ) given that t=0 , 1 ,2 , 5 ,1

t 0 1 2 5 10

c (t )

(2) Represent the following exponential and logarithmic function by completing the table of values.
Show your solutions.

c) Given the exponential function f ( x )=3 x

x f ( x)
-4
-1
0
3
d) 5 Given the logarithmic function
g ( x )=log x 2

x f ( x)
-4
-1
0
3
5

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Answer Sheet (Module 1- Lesson 2)

Name: __________________________ Grade & Section: __________________

Subject Teacher: ________________________ Date Submitted: ___________________

 Activity Sheet 1.2

Direction: Write RE if it is a rational equation, RI if it is a rational inequality and RF if it is a rational

function. Write your answers on the space provided.

15 3 x −2 5
_____1. _____12. =
√ x−1 2 x

_____2. 5 x 4 6 x7 +1 x 2−2 x+5

_____13. y=
x−1
5−x 3
_____3.
x
_____4. y=5 x 3−2 x+ 1 4 x−3 x−2
_____14. −
2 x+ 7 2 x−7
8 x
_____5. −8=
x 2 x−1
8 3x
_____6. √ x−2=4 _____15. =
x−2 5
x−1 3
_____7. =x
x+ 1
2 x
7 x 3−4 √ x +1 _____16. f ( x )= − −15
_____8. y= 3x 2x
x 2 +3
2 x−1
5 _____17. >5
_____9. 6 x− ≥0 x
x+ 3
x+1
_____10. <1 5 x−1
2x _____18. <21
x−4

5
_____11.
x _____19.
√3 12 =5
x−4

4 x−15
_____20. y=
3

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Assessment 1.2

Direction: Find the solutions for each rational equation below. Show your solutions.

3 2 2x 5
1. = 2. + =2
x+1 x−3 x+1 2 x

x−1 1 1
3. >0 4. <
x+3 x x−3

2 2
x −10 −14−5 x x −4 x 14−9 x
5. = 6. =
x−1 x−1 x−2 x−2

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Answer Sheet (Module 1- Lesson 3)

Name: __________________________ Grade & Section: __________________

Subject Teacher: ________________________ Date Submitted: ___________________

Activity Sheet 1.3

Direction: Give 5 graphs of a one-to-one function and 5 graphs of not a one-to-one function.

1. 6.

2. 7.

3. 8.

4. 9.

5. 10.

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Assessment 1.3

Direction: Find the inverse of the following one-to-one functions. Show your solutions.

1
1. f ( x )= x +4
2

3
3. f ( x )=
x−4

2. f ( x )= ( x +3 )3

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x +3
f ( x )=
x−3

Answer Sheet (Module 1- Lesson 3)

Name: __________________________ Grade & Section: __________________

Subject Teacher: ________________________ Date Submitted: ___________________

Activity 1.4
Direction: Determine whether the given expression is an exponential function, an exponential
equation, an exponential inequality, or none of these. Write your answer on the space provided.

_______________1. f ( x )=5 x 2 _______________11. e x +7

()
1
x
_______________12. f ( x )=3 x−5
_______________2. 2 ≥
2 _______________13. 3 x−1<1
_______________3. 7 4 x = y _______________14. 4 4 x−7 >e x −8
2

_______________4. 4 ( 10 x−2 ) =500 _______________15. 24 x ≤ 4

_______________5. 7<14 x +3 2
_______________16. ( 6 6 x )
_______________6. y=0.5x
_______________17. 16 x+5 +16 x−9 ≤ 4
_______________7. 49 x =7 2
_______________18. 18 x+1=18
x
_______________8. 3< 9
_______________19. 52 x =125
_______________9. 3 ( 15 x ) =45
_______________20. √ 2x >5
_______________ 10. 3 ≥ 9x−1

Assessment 1.4
Direction: Solve for x . Show your solutions.

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1. 169 x =13x

2. 7 x =49

()
x+1
3 9
3. =
5 25

4. 4 3 x +2< 64

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( )
x+1
49 7
5. ≥
81 9

x+1 1
6. 4 =
64

Performance Check:

Direction: Solve the following word problems. Show your solutions.

Criteria 5 3 1

Has written and encircled the Has written the correct Has written the wrong
Answer
correct answer without erasures. answer with erasures in it. answer

Solution Has a neat, complete and Has a lessen solution No solution at all.

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correct solution.

1. You have 6 liters of a pineapple juice blend that has 50% pure pineapple juice. How many liters of
pure pineapple juice needs to be added to make a juice blend that is 75% pineapple juice?

2. Two ships traveling from Dumaguete to Cagayan de Oro differ in average speed by 10 kph. The
slower ship takes 3 hours longer to travel a 240-kilometer route than for the faster ship to travel a
200-kilometer route. Find the speed of the slower ship.

++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ End of Module 1 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

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