FUNCTIONS

Chapter 1
Section 1
Prepared by Maria Cristina R. Tabuloc

BASIC CONCEPTS OF
FUNCTIONS
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Section 1

INTRODUCTION
Functions

have several uses and are

commonly encountered everyday, like
finding the profit in producing products,
the revenue in selling commodity, the
gasoline consumption, the speed of a
machine, amount time needed for a project
to finish, etc. Functions can also use to
project the budget for the next five years,
identify the movement of a storm, to make
pictures move like cartoon movies, etc.
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DEFINITION OF FUNCTIONS
A

function is a relation in which

each element of the domain (set of
values of x) is associated with one
and only one element of the range
(set of values of y). However, if a
single value of y corresponds to
more than one value of x, the
relation thus obtained is also
considered a function.
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DEFINITION OF FUNCTIONS
We may think of a function as a mapping; a
function maps a number or a value from
set A to one and only one value of set B.

Two values in one set could map to one

value, but one value must never map to
two values; that would be a relation but
not a function. In notation,
y = f (x ) or f : A B

FUNCTIONAL NOTATION
A

function is represented by the

notation

y = f(x)
where
y is called the dependent variable
x is called the independent variable
and f is the symbol used to denote that
the relation is a function.
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FUNCTIONAL NOTATION
The

set of the values of

independent variable (x) is called
the domain.

The

set of the values of dependent

variable (y) is called the range.

Symbols

used other than f are g,

h, F, G, or H.

ILLUSTRATION: DOMAIN & RANGE

FUNCTIONAL NOTATION
For example, if we write (or define) a
function as: f(x) = x2
then we say: 'f of x equals x squared'
and we have
f( 1) = 1
f(1) = 1
f(7) = 49
f(.5) = .25
This function f maps numbers to their
squares.

FUNCTIONAL NOTATION
A

function is a like a machine where it

accepts input and processes this input to
produce a product or an output.
x
input

y
process

output

The input is the value of the independent

variable x, the process involves the
operations included in the function and
the output is the value of the dependent 10
variable y.

FUNCTIONAL NOTATION
A

function may contain more than one

independent variable. Consider the
relation z = 150x + 200y where x and y are
the independent variables and z is the
dependent variable. This function can be
written in general notation as

z = f(x, y)
there are n independent variables, then f
is written in general form as
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y = f(x1, x2, x3, ).

If

GRAPHS OF FUNCTIONS
Graphically,

a relation can be determined as to

whether it is a function or not by using the
vertical line test. When several vertical lines
are drawn through the graph and none of these
lines intersect the graph at more than one point,
then the relation obtained is a function.
y

x
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EVALUATIONS OF
FUNCTIONS
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Section 2

EVALUATION OF FUNCTIONS
To

evaluate a function means to

solve for the dependent variable
when the independent variables are
given.

The

substitution property is best to

apply in this process.
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EXAMPLE 1
Solve

1.

the following.
If f(x) = x3 + 2x2 + 5, then find
a. f(2)
b. f(3/2)
c. f(1/a)
d. f(2b + 1)

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EXAMPLE 1
Solve

the following.
1. If f(x) = x3 + 2x2 + 5, then find
Solution:
a) f(2) = (2)3 + 2(2)2 + 5 = 8 + 2(4) + 5 = 5 .
b)

f(3/2) = (3/2)3 + 2(3/2)2 + 5

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= 27/8 + 2(9/4) + 5 = 8
f

a)

a1

1 3
a

1 2
a

3
1

2
a

5
a
5 13 22 5
a
a
a3

f(2b + 1) = (2b + 1)3 + 2(2b + 1)2 + 5

= 8b3 + 12b2 + 6b + 1 + 2(4b2 + 4b + 1) + 5

=

8b3

+
3

12b2

+ 6b + 1 +
2

8b2

+ 8b + 2 + 5

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PROBLEMS FOR DISCUSSION 1

See the problems

Check your answers

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OPERATIONS ON
FUNCTIONS
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Section 3

OPERATIONS ON FUNCTIONS
Operations on functions are similar to that
of the real numbers. The following are the
properties on functions.
Consider the functions f and g.
Sum of Functions: (f + g)(x) = f(x) + g(x)
Difference of functions: (f g)(x) = f(x) g(x)
Product of functions: (f g)(x) = f(x) g(x)

Quotient of functions: f ( x ) , g(x) 0

g(x)
Composite functions: (f g)(x) = f( g(x))

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EXAMPLE 2
Solve the following.
Determine the indicated operations.
Given
Solution
x 2 , g(x) = x 2 4.
f (x)
x5

(f + g)(x)
b) (f g)(x)
c) (f / g)(x)
a)

d) (g f)(x)
e) f 2(x) = (ff)(x)
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EXAMPLE 2
Solve the following.
Let

f(x) = 5x and g(x) = x 2 + 3.

Evaluate the following
(f + g)(3)
b) (f g)(0)
c) (g f)(3/2)
d) (f / g)(3)
a)

e) (f g)(1)
f) (g f)( )
g) (f g)(2)
h) (g f)(4)
Solution

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ODD & EVEN

FUNCTIONS
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ODD AND EVEN FUNCTIONS

An

even function is one whose graph is

symmetric with respect to the y-axis, and an
odd function is one whose graph is symmetric
with respect to the origin.
Formal definition:
A function f is an even function if for every
x in the domain x of f, f(x) = f(x)
A function f is an odd function if for every x
in the domain x of f, f(x) = f(x)
Graph of Odd
function

Graph of Odd
function

Graph of Even
function

Graph of Even
function

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GRAPHS OF EVEN FUNCTIONS

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GRAPHS OF ODD FUNCTIONS

f ( x ) 2 x 5 5 x 3 2 x
f (x)

3x3 4x
2

x 4

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TYPES OF FUNCTIONS
& THEIR GRAPHS
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Section 2

TYPES OF FUNCTIONS
Polynomial

Functions

Linear

Functions
Quadratic Functions
Cubic Functions
Rational

Functions
Split or Piecewise Functions
Absolute Value Functions
Greatest Integer Functions

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LINEAR EQUATIONS
Form: Ax by C 0
Standard Forms:
General

y2 y1
( x x1 )
Two-point Form: ( y y 1 )
x2 x1

Point-Slope Form: (y y1 ) m( x x 1 )

Where

Slope-Intercept Form
Two-Intercept Form

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I. LINEAR FUNCTIONS
The

graph of a linear function is a

straight line and it can be written as

f ( x ) mx b
where m is the slope and b is the yintercept which are both constants.
The

domain is the set of real numbers

The range is also the set of real
numbers
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I. LINEAR FUNCTIONS
Example 2.1
Graph the function f(x) = 3x + 2
To graph, solve for two points of the
function by intercept method (two points
are enough to graph a straight line) then
plot the points on a rectangular plane.
x 3 0
y 7 2
Another way is to use the slope and the
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y-intercept,
m = 3 and b = 2 .

I. LINEAR FUNCTIONS
Graph

of linear function f(x) = 3x + 2

y

6
4
2
x

0
-5

-4

-3

-2

-1

-2

-4
-6
-8
-10
-12

Domain

= { x| x is a set of all real numbers}

Range = { y| y is a set of all real numbers}

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II. QUADRATIC FUNCTIONS

Definition:

A quadratic function is
represented by

f ( x ) ax bx c
2

where a, b and c are real constants

and a 0.
The domain of a quadratic function is
the set of real numbers.
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II. QUADRATIC FUNCTIONS

The

domain of a quadratic function is the

set of real numbers.
The graph of a quadratic function is a
parabola that opens upward or downward
whose vertex is
b 4ac b 2

V
,

2
a
4
a

which is the maximum or minimum point

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II. QUADRATIC FUNCTIONS

Example

2.2: Graph the function

f(x) = 2x2 5
where 5 x 5

To

graph, use the standard form of

quadratic equation then plot the vertex,

Assume

some values to the right and

left of the x coordinate of the vertex,
then solve for y from each value of x to34
get some points.

II. QUADRATIC FUNCTIONS

Graph

of quadratic function f(x)

5 x 5

= 2x2 5,
y

50
45
40
35

Domain = {x|5 x 5}
= [ 5, 5]

30
25
20

Range = {y|5 y 45}

= [5, 45]

15

10
5

-6

-4

-2

0
-5
-10

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III. RATIONAL FUNCTIONS

Definition:

A rational function is
expressed as f ( x ) p ( x )
q(x)
where p(x) and q(x) are polynomials
and q(x) 0

The

domain is a set of real numbers

except for values that will make q(x)
equal to zero.

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III. RATIONAL FUNCTIONS

Example

2.3: Graph the function

2
x x6
F( x)
x+2
To graph, take several points, tabulate
the values of x and F(x).
x -3
F(x) -6

-2
undefined

-1 0 1 2 3
4 3 2 1 0
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III. RATIONAL FUNCTIONS

2

Graph of the rational function F ( x ) x x 6

x+2

Notice that the graph

does not exist when
x = 2, since the function
F(x) is undefined when x
= 2. This is shown by a
small circle and it is
called jump of a function.
In case a jump exists, the
function is said to be
discontinuous.

Domain = {x|x R \ 2}
Range = {y| y R}

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III. RATIONAL FUNCTIONS

2

Graph of the rational function F ( x ) x x 6

x+2

Notice that the graph

does not exist when
x = 2, since the function
F(x) is undefined when x
= 2. This is shown by a
small circle and it is
called jump of a function.
In case a jump exists, the
function is said to be
discontinuous.

Domain = {x|x R \ 2}
Range = {y| y R}

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IV. SPLIT OR PIECEWISE FUNCTION

Definition:

A split or piecewise-defined
function is a function whose definition is
given differently on disjoint subsets of its
domain.
Example 2.4 Graph the function
2 x 2 , x 0
f (x)
2 x 2 2 , x 0

x<0

f(x) = 2x 2

x0

f(x) = 2x 2 + 2

0.01
1
2
3

0.0002 0
2
8
18

1
2
3

4
10
20

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GRAPH OF PIECEWISE FUNCTION

Graph

of

2 x 2 , x 0
f (x) 2
2 x 2 , x 0

Domain = {x | x R}
Range = {y | y = (, 0) [2, )}

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V. ABSOLUTE VALUE FUNCTION

Definition:

An absolute value
function is a function whose values
are denoted by |x| and is defined as

x if x 0
f (x) x
x if x 0
The

domain of absolute value

function f(x) =|x| is a set of real
numbers and the range is the set of
positive real numbers.

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V. ABSOLUTE VALUE FUNCTION

Example

2.5: Graph f(x) = 5 + |x 3|

5 x 3 if x 3 0
f (x) 5 x 3
5 x 3 if x 3 0

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

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EXAMPLES ABSOLUTE VALUE FUNCTION

5 x 3 if x 3 0
Graph of f ( x ) 5 x 3
5 x 3 if x 3 0

Domain = {x|x R}
Range = {y|y 5}

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PROBLEMS FOR DISCUSSION 1

Graph each of the following. Determine the domain

and use the graph to find the range.

1) f(x) = x3 x2 6x

2 x 6 ,
2 ) G( x )
2 x 1,
x1
3) g ( x )
x2
x 2 ,
4) h( x )
1 x 2 ,

x0
x0

Graph

Table of values

Graph
(Exer2)

Graph
(Exer3)

x0

Graph
(Exer4)

x0

5) F ( x ) 3 x 1 x

Graph
(Exer5)

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PROBLEMS FOR DISCUSSION 1

6)

x2 x 6
f (x)
x2

7) H(x)

1
2

x 4
2

8) g ( x ) x 4

Graph
(ex2)
Graph
(ex3)
Graph
(ex 4)

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VI. GREATEST INTEGER FUNCTION

Definition:

The greatest integer function

is represented by f ( x ) x

where x n if n x n 1 , n is an
integer.
In particular, 4 .7 5 0 .7 0

3 . 4 4 1 . 5 1
2 . 2 3 2 . 0 2
2 2

2 .8 2

1 .1 2 3 .1 3

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VI. GREATEST INTEGER FUNCTION

The

domain of the greatest integer

function is the set of all real
numbers
Its range consists of all the integers
Graph
(Ex 9)

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VI. GREATEST INTEGER FUNCTION

Example

If
If
If
If
If
If

2.6: Graph h ( x ) 2 x 1

3 x < 2.5, h(x) = 7, If

2.5 x < 2, h(x) = 6, If
2 x < 1.5, h(x) = 5, If
1.5 x < 1, h(x) = 4, If
1 x < 0.5, h(x) = 3, If
0.5 x < 0, h(x) = 2, If

0 x < 0.5, h(x) = 1

0.5 x < 1, h(x) = 0
1 x < 1.5, h(x) = 1
1.5 x < 2, h(x) = 2
2 x < 2.5, h(x) = 3
2.5 x < 3, h(x) = 4

Graph

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VI. GREATEST INTEGER FUNCTION:

Example

If
If
If
If

2.7: Graph

h(x) x 2 x

3 x < 2, h(x) = 5 x
2 x < 1, h(x) = 4 x
1 x < 0, h(x) = 3 x
0 x < 1, h(x) = 2 x

Graph
(Ex4)

If 1 x < 2, h(x) = 1 x
If 2 x < 3, h(x) = x
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EXERCISE
Graph

the following

g(x) x 1 x

f (x) x 2 2x

h( x ) x 1 x x

Graph
(Exer6)

Solution

Graph
(Exer7)

x
,x 1

x3
F( x)
, 1 x 5
2
4 x
x 2 11x 30
,x 5

Graph
(Exer8)

Solution

Graph
(Exer9)

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READY FOR QUIZ 1

Topic:

Functions

Basic

Definitions
Evaluation of Functions
Operations on Functions
Graphs of Functions & their Domain &
Range
Ready extra short bond papers

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DOMAIN & RANGE

OF FUNCTIONS
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Chapter 1
Section 3

DOMAIN & RANGE

Note:

To

find the range, determine

the inverse of the function,
and then examine the values
of f depending on the x values.
The domain of the sum of two
functions is the intersection of
their domains.
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EXAMPLE
Determine

the domain and range

of each of each given function.
1) f(x) = x2 for all real number x
dom(f)

= (, ) or {x| x R }

As x runs through the real numbers,

x2 runs through all the nonnegative
numbers, thus

range(f)

= [0, )

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EXAMPLE
3

2 ) h( x ) x 1
The

variable x can take on any

value, thus, dom(h) = (, )
As x approaches , h(x) also
approaches ; in symbol x ,
h(x)
The same way, as x , h(x) .
Thus, range(h) = (, ).
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EXAMPLE

x
3) F ( x )
x3

For

F(x) to be defined, the

denominator x + 3 0 or x 3,
thus,
dom(F) = (, 3) ( 3,+) or
dom = {x| x R\ 3}
the function has horizontal
asymptote y = 1, thus,
range(F)

= (, 1) ( 1,+)

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EXAMPLE
4) g ( x ) x 4
g(x) to be defined, x 4
must be positive or zero, that
is, x 4 0 or x 4
dom(g) = [4, +)
For x = 4, g(x) = 0; as x +,
g(x) +
range(g) = [0, +)
For

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EXAMPLE
5) H ( x )

1
9 x

For

H(x) to be defined, the

denominator must not be zero and the
radicand must be positive. Recall the
solutions of nonlinear inequalities;
determine the critical numbers then
use the table of signs, we have
(3 x)(3 + x) > 0 the critical values
are 3 and 3
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DOMAIN OF EX 5
H(x)
The table of signs
Assumed x
3x
3+x
(3 x)(3 + x)

(,3) (3, 3)

1
9 x

(3, +)

4
+

0
+
+

The positive product corresponds to the

interval (3, 3); the function also have vertical
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asymptotes, x = 3 and x = 3 thus,

dom(H) = (3, 3)

RANGE OF EX 5
H(x)

1
9 x

x 3, H(x) +; as x 3,
H(x) +
For x = 0, H(x) = 1/3 which is the
lowest point of the curve. Thus,
As

range(H) = [1/3, )

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GRAPH OF EX 5

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EXAMPLE 6

1 2 x if x 0
6) f ( x ) 2
x 1 if x 0

From

the given values of x, it is obvious

that the domain is a set all real numbers;

dom(f) = (, )
The range of a piecewise function is the
union of the ranges of each piece of
function
range(f)

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= (-, 1)[1, ) = [ , +)

EXAMPLE 6

1 2 x if x 0
6) f ( x ) 2
x 1 if x 0

From

the given values of x, it is obvious

that the domain is a set all real numbers;

dom(f) = (, )
The range of a piecewise function is the
union of the ranges of each piece of
function
range(f)

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= (1, ) [1, ) = [1, +)

GRAPH OF EXAMPLE 6

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EXAMPLE 7
2 3 x

7 ) z ( x ) 2 x
x 2

if 3 x 1
if x 1
if x 1

dom(z)

= [3, +)
range(z) = { z | z = 2, (1, +)}
or [2, 2] (1, +)
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EXAMPLE 8
8 ) G ( x ) [[ 2 x 3 ]]
dom(G)

= (, +)
range(G) = {integers}

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EXAMPLE 8
9 ) y ( x ) [[ 2 x 1]] 2 x
dom(y)

= (, +)
range(y) = (2, 1]

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EXAMPLE 10
10 ) v ( x ) [[ 3 x ]] 2 x 1
dom(G) = (, +)
range(G) = (, +)

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DOMAIN OF
COMBINATION
FUNCTIONS
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Chapter 1
Section 4

COMBINATION OF FUNCTIONS
The

domain of the sum of

two functions is the
intersection of their
domains.

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Example

1.4.1: Given

1
f (x)
x 4
Find:

g(x) x 3

a) f + g

b) f g c) f g

d) f/g

e) f o g

Determine

the domain of the

following combinations of
functions

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SOLUTION TO EXAMPLE 1.4.1

1
a) ( f g )( x ) f ( x ) g ( x )
x3
x4

dom( f g ) , 4 ( 4 , ) 3 ,
3 , 4 4 ,

1
x3
b) ( f g )( x ) f ( x ) g ( x )
x4
dom( f g ) , 4 ( 4 , ) 3 ,
3 , 4 4 ,

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SOLUTION
1
c) ( f g )( x ) f ( x ) g ( x )
x3
x4
dom( f g ) , 4 ( 4 , ) 3 ,
3 , 4 4 ,

1
d)
f (x)
1
x

4
( f / g )( x )

g(x)
x 3 x 4 x 3

dom( f / g ) , 4 ( 4 , ) 3 ,
3 , 4 4 ,

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SOLUTION
e) ( f g )( x ) f ( g ( x ))

1
x3 4

dom( f g ) ( 3,19 ) 19 ,

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DOMAIN & RANGE OF

PIECEWISE FUNCTION
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Chapter 2
Section 5

COMBINATION OF PIECEWISE
FUNCTIONS
Example

1.4.2: Given f and g

Find domain and range of the ff.

a)
b)

c)
d)
e)

f+g
fg
f g
f/g
fog

3 x 4

f ( x ) x 1
2 5 x

if x 0
if x 0
if x 0

2 x

g ( x ) 5 3 x
3

if x 0
if x 0
if x 0

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SOLUTIONS TO EXAMPLE 1.4.2

3 x 4 if x 0

f ( x ) x 1 if x 0
2 5 x if x 0

a)

2 x if x 0

g ( x ) 5 3 x if x 0
3
if x 0

(3 x 4) (2 x ) if x 0

f ( x ) g ( x ) ( x 1) (5 3 x ) if x 0
(2 5 x ) 3
if x 0

2 x 2 if x 0 range , 2

f ( x ) g ( x ) 4 2 x if x 0 range { y|y 4}
5 5 x if x 0 range , 5

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 2 x 2 if x 0 range , 2

f ( x ) g ( x ) 4 2 x if x 0 range { y|y 4}
5 5 x if x 0 range , 5

y
0

range( f g ) , 5
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b)

(3 x 4) (2 x ) if x 0

f ( x ) g ( x ) ( x 1) (5 3 x ) if x 0
(2 5 x ) 3
if x 0

4 x 6 if x 0 range , 6

f ( x ) g ( x ) 4 x 6 if x 0 range { y|y 6}
5 x 1 if x 0 range 1 ,

4 x 6 if x 0 range , 6
f (x) g(x)
5 x 1 if x 0 range 1 , 80

range( f g ) , 6 1 ,

c)

(3 x 4) (2 x ) if x 0

f ( x ) g ( x ) ( x 1) (5 3 x ) if x 0
(2 5 x ) 3
if x 0

(3 x 4) (2 x ) if x 0 range , 8

f ( x ) g ( x ) ( x 1) (5 3 x ) if x 0 range { y|y 5}
(2 5 x ) 3
if x 0 range ,6

range( f g ) ,6
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EXAMPLE 1.4.3
1
if

0
x
2
f ( x ) x 1
if 0 x 2

x 2 if x 2
x
if
x

2
g(x) 4 x
if 2 x 2
1

if x 2
x 2

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FUNCTIONS AS
MATHEMATICAL MODELS
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Section 3

WORD PROBLEMS INVOLVING

FUNCTIONS AS MATHEMATICAL MODELS
Steps

Read

the problem carefully, draw

figures or graphs if necessary that
will represent the problem situation.
Indicate in the figure/graph created
the known values and unknown
values. Define from these values the
dependent and independent
variables. Use appropriate symbol
(or letter) for these values.
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WORD PROBLEMS INVOLVING FUNCTIONS

AS MATHEMATICAL MODELS
Steps (continuation)
Create the equation that defines the
function.
Solve for the unknown variable(s)
using the function formulated.
Write a conclusion consisting of
one or more sentences that
answers the questions of the
problem.
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EXAMPLE 3.1: SOLVE THE FOLLOWING PROBLEMS

The

price (y) of a jacket is equal to

p 2 500 increased by p 80 times the
quantity demanded (x).
Write a mathematical model
between the price and the quantity
demanded.
Find the price if there are 200, 220,
and 225 jackets produced.
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EXAMPLE 3.2: SOLVE THE FOLLOWING PROBLEMS

(From

TC7 Leithold, Exer 1.3) The daily

payroll for a work crew is directly

proportional to the number of
workers, and a crew of 12 workers
earns a payroll of $810
Find

a mathematical model expressing

the daily payroll as the function of the
number of workers.
What is the daily payroll for a crew of 15
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workers?

EXAMPLE 3.3: SOLVE THE FOLLOWING PROBLEMS

The

Kriscialou Transport charges p

10 per kilometer plus an additional
of p 5 per kilometer exceeding 100
km of the distance (x) traveled in
using a van. No additional charges
for 100 km or less.
Write the mathematical relation as
stated above. Let A be the amount
charged.
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Graph
(Example5 3)

EXAMPLE 3.3: SOLVE THE FOLLOWING PROBLEMS

Make

a graph of the function and

determine the domain and range.
How much are the charges if the
distance traveled is 150 km, 200
km, 225 km?
How much will be charged for the
90 km distance traveled?
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Graph
(Example5 3)

EXAMPLE 3.4: SOLVE THE FOLLOWING PROBLEM

The

amount (V) of cement needed in

constructing a firewall is equal to the area
of the wall (A) times its thickness (t).
Write

the relation if A = hl (where h is the

height and l is the length of the wall)
From (a), what is the amount of cement
needed if the height is 10 m, the length is 5
m and the thickness is 12 cm? (1m=100cm)
Write the relation if A = x2 and t = 4 in.
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From (c), what is the amount of cement
if x = 6 m.

EXAMPLE 3.5: SOLVE THE FOLLOWING PROBLEMS

(From

TC7 by Leithold) In a forest a

predator feeds on prey, and on the first
fifteen (15) weeks since the end of the
hunting season, the predator
population is a function f(x), x is the
number of prey in the forest, which in
turn is a function g(t), t is the number of
weeks that have elapsed since the end
of the hunting season. If

f (x)

1
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x 2 x 50 ; g (t ) 4t 52

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EXAMPLE 3.5: SOLVE THE FOLLOWING PROBLEMS

f (x)

1
48

x 2 2 x 50

g (t ) 4t 52

Find

a mathematical model expressing

the predator population as a function of
the number of weeks since the end of
the hunting season
Find the predator population 11 weeks
after the close of the hunting season.
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EXAMPLE 3.6: SOLVE THE FOLLOWING PROBLEMS

The

amount of antibacterial solution to be

used for treating fungal infection is equal to
3cc per cm2 of the area infected. If the area
infected is more than 1 cm2, an additional of
1cc of the solution is needed and for area
less than 1 cm2, 1 cc of the solution must
be subtracted.

Write the mathematical relation stated in the

problem if x is the area infected and S is the
amount of the solution
How much solution is needed for the infected93
area of 0.5cm2, 1cm2, 0.75cm2, 1.75cm2, 2.5cm2?

EXAMPLE 3.7: SOLVE THE FOLLOWING PROBLEMS

(From

TC7 by Leithold) A one-story building

having a rectangular floor space of 13,

200 ft2 is to be constructed where a
walkway 22 ft wide is required in the
front and back and a walkway of 15 ft on
each side.
Find a mathematical model expressing
the total area of the lot on which the
building and walkways will be located
as a function of the length of the front
and the back of the building.
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What is the domain of your function?

EXAMPLE 3.8: SOLVE THE FOLLOWING PROBLEM

(From

TC7 by Leithold) A manufacturer of

open tin boxes wishes to use the pieces

of tin with dimensions 8 in. by 15 in. by
cutting equal squares from the four
corners and turning up the sides.
Find a mathematical model expressing
the volume of the box as the function
of the length of the sides of the square
cut out.
What is the domain of your function in95
the first part?

READY FOR QUIZ 2

TOPICS:

Domain

Functions
& Range of Functions

Combination of functions
Piecewise Functions

Combination

of Piecewise Function
Functions as Mathematical Models
Bring extra bond paper/long pad. Use only blue or
black ink pen during exam. Do not use pencil or
friction pen.

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