Grade 11 General Mathematics

Quarter 1 FUNCTIONS AND THEIR GRAPHS
LESSON 1
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS: Read the specific directions carefully before answering the
exercises and activities. Accomplish this module on or before AUGUST 23, 2021. For
online consultations, please refer to the given schedule.
ESSENTIAL LEARNING PURPOSES: At the end of these lessons, you are expected to be
able to:
M. Represents real life situations using functions, including piece-wise

functions
M. Evaluates functions;
A. Perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and
composition of a functions
T. Solves problems involving functions.
REVIEW |Before getting deeper with the concept of a Function, it is important to check what you
have learned from your Mathematics classes last year. Are you ready?
I. For numbers 1 to 3, simplify the given expressions.
1. 5𝑥 2 + 7𝑥 − 2𝑥 2 − 10𝑥 + 5
2. 7 + 3𝑥 2 − 5𝑥 3 + 6𝑥 2 − 2𝑥
3. 3𝑥 2 𝑦 + 4𝑥𝑦 2 − 6𝑥 2 𝑦 + 7𝑦
II. For numbers 4 to 6, determine the degree of each expression.
4. 5𝑥 2 + 7𝑥 − 2𝑥 2 − 10𝑥 + 5
a. 0 b. 1 c. 2 d. 3
5. 7 + 3𝑥 2 − 5𝑥 3 + 6𝑥 2 − 2𝑥
a. 0 b. 1 c. 2 d. 3
6. 3𝑥 2 𝑦 + 4𝑥𝑦 2 − 6𝑥 2 𝑦 + 7𝑦
a. 0 b. 1 c. 2 d. 3
7. Which of the following is a true statement?

a. 7𝑥 3 − 9𝑥 6 is a polynomial expression of degree 9.
b. 7𝑥 3 − 9𝑥 6 is a polynomial expression of degree 6.
c. 7𝑥 3 − 9𝑥 6 is a polynomial expression of degree 3.
d. 7𝑥 3 − 9𝑥 6 is a polynomial expression of degree 2.
III. For numbers 8 and 9, classify each expression.
8. 2𝑎3 + 𝑎2 + 𝑎 + 4
a. linear b. quadratic c. cubic d. quartic
9. 3𝑥 5 + 𝑥 4 + 𝑥 2 − 2𝑥 4 + 12
a. quadratic b. cubic c. quartic d. quintic
HOLY TRINITY COLLEGE OF GENERAL SANTOS CITY | SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM 1
GENERAL MATHEMATICS CORE SUBJECT FOR STEM, HUMSS, AND TVL |
1.1. FUNCTIONS AND THEIR GRAPHS
LET’S GET IT ON! |Read and understand the information below and complete the required
activities.
Can you still recall what a relation is? How about a

function? A relation is any set of ordered pairs. If you limit it to
points in the Cartesian plane, it is the set of ordered pairs (𝑥, 𝑦)
such that 𝑥 and 𝑦 belong to the set of real numbers, ℝ. A
Function is a special case of relations and it is one of the most
important concepts in mathematics. Functions are widely used in disciplines
such as biology, chemistry, economics, statistics, and engineering because it
can model any phenomenon that involves two variables 𝑥 and 𝑦.
How to identify if a relation is a function or not? There are several ways on how to
identify if a relation is a function or not. Here are some:
1. Vertical Line Test – if a vertical line crosses the relation on the graph only
once in all locations, the relation is a function. However, if a vertical line
crosses the relation more than once, the relation is not a function.
Function Not Function
2. Examining ordered pairs – when given a set of ordered pairs, ensure that
no x-value has more than y-value paired to it.
Function
Function
X 0 1 4 9 16
f={(0,-1),(2,-5),(4,-9), (6,-13)}
Y -5 -4 -1 4 11
Not a Function
Not a Function
X 1 -¼ 0 ¼ 1 T={(-2,0),(-1,1),(0,1), (-2,2)}
Y -1 -½ 0 ½ 1
3. Mapping
One to one relation One to many relations Many to one relation Many to many relations
FUNCTION NOT A FUNCTION FUNCTION NOT A FUNCTION
Types of functions (according to its degree) and its Graph
Linear function
- It is a type of function that its highest exponent is equal to 1 with the

standard form y=mx + b.
Example of linear function
Quadratic function
- It is a type of function that its highest exponent is equal to 2 with the

standard form 𝒚 = 𝒂𝒙𝟐 + 𝒃𝒙 + 𝒄.
- Name of the graph of a quadratic function is called Parabola.
Example of quadratic function
ACTIVITY 1 |Determine whether each of the following relations indicates a function or
not. Write F if it is a function, otherwise write N if it is not a function.
________ 1. {(0, −1), (1,0), (2,2), (4,4), (8,9), (16,11), (1,11)}
________2. x -4 2 0 2 4 6
y 16 3 0 4 16 36
________3. h = (5,-10), (25,-75), (50,-100)
________4.
________5.
________6.
________7.
________8.
________9.
________10. 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 9
EVALUATION OF FUNCTION
Input Process Output
Equation or Value of y
Value of x
rule
A function can be defined as a special input-output relation that expresses how

one quantity depends on another quantity. It is a rule that assigns to each input
quantity one and only one output quantity. The input quantity is the independent
variable and the output quantity is the dependent variable. The set of input quantity
is called the domain of the function while the set of output quantity is called the range
of the function.
Example 1:
1. Find the value of y in the equation 𝒚 = 𝟑𝒙 − 𝟐 if 𝒙 = −𝟏.
Solution: Substitute the value of 𝑥 into the equation, then solve for 𝑦.
𝑦 = 3𝑥 − 2 → replace 𝒙 by −𝟏.
= 3(−1) − 2 → simplify
𝒚 = −𝟓
Therefore, in the given equation, if 𝒙 = −𝟏, then 𝒚 = −𝟓. These values can be written as
an ordered pair (-1, -5)
Example 2: Given 𝒇(𝒙) = 𝒙𝟐 − 𝟒𝒙 + 𝟗, find 𝒇(−𝟑).
Solution:
𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥 2 − 4𝑥 + 9 → replace 𝒙 by −𝟑
𝑓(−3) = (−3)2 − 4(−3) + 9 → simplify
𝑓(−3) = 9 + 12 + 9 → add
𝒇(−𝟑) = 𝟑𝟎
Therefore, in the given equations, if 𝒙 = −𝟑 then 𝒚 = 𝟑𝟎. These values can be written as
an ordered pair (−𝟑, 𝟑𝟎).
Example 3: Given 𝒉(𝒙) = 𝟓𝒙𝟑 − 𝟑𝒙 − 𝟑, find 𝒉(−𝟐).
Solution:
ℎ(𝑥) = 5𝑥 3 − 3𝑥 − 3
ℎ(−2) = 5(−2)3 − 3(−2) − 3
ℎ(−2) = 5(−8) + 6 − 3
ℎ(−2) = −40 + 6 − 3
𝒉(−𝟐) = −𝟑𝟕
Therefore in the given equation, we have an ordered pair (−𝟐, −𝟑𝟕).
It can also be written as:

1. Find the value of 𝑓(−1) in the equation 𝑓(𝑥) = 3𝑥 − 2.
Solution: Substitute the value of 𝑥 into the equation, then solve for 𝑓(−1).
𝑓(𝑥) = 3𝑥 − 2
𝑓(−1) = 3(−1) − 2
= −𝟓
Therefore, in the given equation, if 𝑥 = −1, then 𝑓(−1) = −5. These values can be
written as an ordered
pair (-1, -5).
ACTIVITY 2 |Evaluate the following functions. Write your solutions on the space
provided.
1. Solve for 𝑦 if 𝑥 = −2 in the equation 𝑦 = 3 − 𝑥.
2. Find 𝑓(2) if 𝑓(𝑥) = −4𝑥 2
1
3. If 𝑓(𝑥) = 3 − 𝑥 2 , then what is 𝑓( ).
2
3
4. If f(x) = √𝑥 3 + 𝑥 + 3 , then what is f (3).
5. Given f (x) = 𝑥 2 − 4𝑥 + 4 , solve for the f (x+3).
1.2.PIECEWISE FUNCTION
Functions have always been represented by a single equation. But in many
real-life problems especially in business, a function can have more than one equation.
It can consist of a combination of equations such as a combination of linear equations,
combinations of linear and nonlinear equations, or a combinations of nonlinear
equations. Such functions are called piecewise functions, where each equation
corresponds to a certain domain of the function.
Piecewise-defined function (or hybrid function) is a function which is defined

by multiple sub-functions where each sub-function applied to a certain interval of the
main functions domain (a sub-domain). In other words, it is a function which uses
different rules on disjoint subsets of its domain.
Let us examine the following examples to illustrate a piecewise function.
Example 1. Given the function
1 𝑖𝑓 𝑥 < 1
𝑓(𝑥) = {2 𝑖𝑓 1 ≤ 𝑥 < 3
3 𝑖𝑓 𝑥 ≥ 3
Find f(x) at x = 0, 1, 2, 3, and. Sketch the graph of the piecewise function f(x).
Solution:
Note that each piece of a function in f(x) is constant. Then we evaluate.
when x = 0 ; f (0) = 1 when x = 3 ; f (3) = 3
when x = 1 ; f (1) = 2 when x = 4 ; f (4) = 3
when x = 2 ; f (2) = 2
Since f(x) = 1, for 𝑥 < 1, the graph of this piece is a horizontal ray with endpoint at
𝑥 < 1.
Since 𝑓(𝑥) = 2 for 1 ≤ 𝑥 < 3, the graph of this piece is a horizontal segment with one
endpoint at 𝑥 = 1 and the other at 𝑥 = 3.
Since 𝑓(𝑥) = 3, for 𝑥 ≥ 3, the graph of this piece is a horizontal ray with endpoint at
𝑥 = 3.
The domain of the function is the set of real numbers and the range is 𝑦 = 1,2,3.
The graph is shown in figure 1.
Example 2: Given the function
2 , 𝑖𝑓 𝑥 ≤ 1
𝑓(𝑥) = {
𝑥, 𝑖𝑓 𝑥 > 1
Solution:
Note that each piece of a function in f(x) is constant. Then we evaluate.
when x = 0 ; f (0) = 2 when x = 3 ; f (3) = 3
when x = 1 ; f (1) = 2 when x = 4 ; f (4) = 4
when x = 2 ; f (2) = 2
Sketch the graph the piecewise function;
Exercise 1:
A. Consider the piecewise-defined function
−𝒙 + 𝟐, 𝒊𝒇 𝒙 < 𝟏
𝒇(𝒙) = {
𝒙 − 𝟐, 𝒊𝒇 𝒙 ≥ 𝟐
Evaluate 𝒇(𝒙) for 𝒙 = 𝟎, 𝟏, 𝟐, 𝟑, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝟒 and sketch the graph.
LET’S GET IT ON! |Read and understand the information below and complete the
required activities.
OPERATIONS OF FUNCTIONS (Addition and subtraction)
Given two functions 𝑓 and 𝑔,
a. Their sum, denoted by 𝑓 + 𝑔, is the function defined by (𝑓 + 𝑔)(𝑥) = 𝑓(𝑥) + 𝑔(𝑥).

b. Their difference, denoted by 𝑓 − 𝑔, is the function defined by (𝑓 − 𝑔)(𝑥) =
𝑓(𝑥) − 𝑔(𝑥)
Example 1:
Given that 𝑓(𝑥) = 2𝑥 2 + 𝑥 and 𝑔(𝑥) = 𝑥 − 1, find the following and determine the
domain of the resulting function.
a. (𝑓 + 𝑔)(𝑥)
b. (𝑓 − 𝑔)(𝑥)
c. (𝑓 ∙ 𝑔)(𝑥)
𝑓
d. ( )(𝑥)
𝑔
Solution:
a. (𝑓 + 𝑔)(𝑥) = 𝑓(𝑥) + 𝑔(𝑥) applying the rule
= 2𝑥 2 + 𝑥 + 𝑥 − 1 substituting the values
𝑓(𝑥) 𝑔(𝑥)
= 2𝑥 2 + 𝑥 + 𝑥 − 1 combining like terms
(𝒇 + 𝒈)(𝒙) = 𝟐𝒙𝟐 + 𝟐𝒙 − 𝟒 simplify
b. (𝑓 − 𝑔)(𝑥) = 𝑓(𝑥) − 𝑔(𝑥) applying the rule
= 2𝑥 2 + 𝑥 − (𝑥 − 1) substituting the values (do not forget to

enclose the subtrahend with a
parenthesis)
= 2𝑥 2 + 𝑥 − 𝑥 + 1 distributing the negative sign inside the

parenthesis
= 2𝑥 2 + 𝑥 − 𝑥 + 1 combining like terms
= 𝟐𝒙𝟐 + 𝟏 simplify
Multiplication and Division of a Functions
Given two functions 𝑓 and 𝑔,
a. Their sum, denoted by 𝑓 • 𝑔, is the function defined by (𝑓 • 𝑔)(𝑥) = 𝑓(𝑥) • 𝑔(𝑥).

𝑓 𝑓 𝑓(𝑥)
b. Their difference, denoted by 𝑔, is the function defined by (𝑔) (𝑥) = 𝑔(𝑥) .
Example 1:
c. (𝑓 ∙ 𝑔)(𝑥) = 𝑓(𝑥) ∙ 𝑔(𝑥) applying the rule

= (2𝑥 2 + 𝑥)(𝑥 − 1) substituting the values
= (2𝑥 2 + 𝑥)(𝑥 − 1) FOIL Method (First, Outer, Inner, Last)
= 2𝑥 3 − 2𝑥 2 + 𝑥 2 − 𝑥 combining like terms
= 𝟐𝒙𝟑 − 𝒙𝟐 − 𝒙 simplify
𝑓 𝑓(𝑥)
d. (𝑔) (𝑥) = 𝑔(𝑥) applying the rule
𝟐𝒙𝟐 +𝒙
= 𝒙−𝟏
substituting the values and simplify
ACTIVITY 3 | Add and subtract the following functions. Write your solutions on the
space provided.
1. 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥 + 1 𝑔(𝑥) = 2𝑥 − 1
(𝑓 + 𝑔)(𝑥) = (𝑓 − 𝑔)(𝑥) =
2. 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥 2 − 1 𝑔(𝑥) = 𝑥 + 2
(𝑓 + 𝑔)(𝑥) = (𝑓 − 𝑔)(𝑥) =
3. 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥 2 + 2𝑥 + 1 𝑔(𝑥) = 2𝑥 − 3
(𝑓 + 𝑔)(𝑥) = (𝑓 − 𝑔)(𝑥) =
ACTIVITY 4 | Multiply and divide the following functions. Write your solutions on the
space provided.
1. 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥 + 1 𝑔(𝑥) = 2𝑥 − 1
𝑓
(𝑓 ∙ 𝑔)(𝑥) = ( ) (𝑥) =
𝑔
2. 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥 2 − 1 𝑔(𝑥) = 𝑥 + 2
𝑓
(𝑓 ∙ 𝑔)(𝑥) = (𝑔) (𝑥) =
3. 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥 2 + 2𝑥 𝑔(𝑥) = 2𝑥 − 3
𝑓
(𝑓 ∙ 𝑔)(𝑥) = ( ) (𝑥) =
𝑔
COMPOSITE FUNCTIONS
Composition of function is another way of combining functions. This method of

combining functions uses the output of one function as the input for a second
function.
In general, given functions f and g, the composite function, denoted by f ͦ g

(read as "f composed of g), is defined by (f ͦ g)(x) = f[g(x)]. The domain of f ͦ g is the
set of all numbers x in the domain of g such that g(x) is in the domain of f.
Look carefully at figure below. It provides an illustration of the definition of

composite functions. Notice that the inside function g in f[g(x)] is done first.
Figure 1.
Example 1: Suppose that f(x) = 𝟑𝒙 + 𝟒 and g(x) = 𝟐𝒙 − 𝟏. Find:
a. (f ͦ g)(x) c. (f ͦ f)(x)
b. (g ͦ f)(x) d. (g ͦ g)(x)
Solutions:
a. (f ͦ g)(x) = f[g(x)] c. (f ͦ f)(x) = f[f(x)]
= f (2x –1) = f (3x +4)
= 3(2𝑥 − 1) + 4 = 3(3𝑥 + 4) + 4
= 6𝑥 − 3 + 4 = 9𝑥 + 12 + 4
(f ͦ g)(x) = 6𝑥 + 1 (f ͦ g)(x) = 9𝑥 + 16
b. (g ͦ f)(x) = g[f(x)] d. (g ͦ g)(x) = g[g(x)]
= g (3x +4) = g (2x –1)
= 2(3𝑥 + 4) − 1 = 2(2𝑥 − 1) − 1
= 6𝑥 + 8 − 1 = 4𝑥 − 2 − 1
(f ͦ g)(x) = 6𝑥 + 7 (f ͦ g)(x) = 4𝑥 − 3
Example 2. Suppose that f(x)=2𝑥 − 3 and g(x)= 2 − 5𝑥. Find the following composite
functions and then find the domain of each composite function.
a. (f ͦ g)(1) b. (g ͦ f)(-2) c. (f ͦ f)(2) d. (g ͦ g)(-1)
Solution:
a. (f ͦ g)(x) = f [ g(x) ]
(f ͦ g)(x)= -10x + 1
= f (2 –5x)
(f ͦ g)(1)= -10(1) + 1
= 2(2 − 5𝑥) − 3
= -10 + 1
= 4 − 10𝑥 − 3
= -9
= −𝟏𝟎𝒙 + 𝟏
b. (g ͦ f)(x) = g [ f(x) ]
(g ͦ f)(x) = -10x + 17
= g (2x - 3)
(g ͦ f)(-2) = -10(-2) + 17
= 2 − 5(2𝑥 − 3)
= 20 + 17
= 2 − 10𝑥 + 15
= 𝟑𝟕
= −𝟏𝟎𝒙 + 𝟏𝟕 = −10𝑥 + 1
c. (f ͦ f)(x) = f [ f(x) ] (f ͦ f)(x) = 4x -–9
= f (2x - 3) (f ͦ f)(2) = 4(2) - 9
= 2(2𝑥 − 3) − 3 =8−9
= 4𝑥 − 6 − 3 = −𝟏
= 𝟒𝒙 − 𝟗 (g ͦ g)(x)==−10𝑥 +1
25x -–8
(g ͦ g)(-1) = 25( -1 ) - 8
= −25 − 8
= −𝟑𝟑
d. (g ͦ g)(x) = g [g(x) ]
= g (2 –5x)
= 2 − 5(2 − 5𝑥)
= 2 − 10 + 25𝑥
= 𝟐𝟓𝒙 − 𝟖
Before going further, let us see if you can answer this exercise. I know you can do it!
This will help you to determine your prior knowledge about this topic. Good luck!
Short
Quiz
WHAT’S
MORE? A. Give the domain and range of each relation.
1. (1,2), (5,0), (0, −2), (−3,4)

2. (−4,6), (4,0), (−3, −1), (5,2)
3. (0,4), (−5,1), (−3, −2), (3, −5)
B. State whether the graph represents a function.
1. 5.
2. 6.
3. 7.
4. 8.
Now, let us check your progress. Being guided with the attached
rubrics, accomplished the activity in this section of the module.
WHAT I CAN DO?
A. Solve the following:

1. Given the function.
2𝑥 + 1, 𝑖𝑓 − 1 ≤ 𝑥 < 1
𝑓(𝑥) = {
3, 𝑖𝑓 2 ≤ 𝑥 ≤ 4
Find 𝑓(−1), 𝑓(0), 𝑓(1), 𝑓(2), 𝑓(3), 𝑓(4) and sketch the graph.
2. Given the function.
𝑥 − 14, 𝑖𝑓 𝑥 > 3
2
𝑓(𝑥) = {−𝑥 − 2, 𝑖𝑓 − 3 < 𝑥 ≤ 3
2𝑥 − 3, 𝑖𝑓 𝑥 ≤ −3
Find 𝑓(0), 𝑓(1), 𝑓(3),𝑓(5) and sketch the graph.
Explorer! Let us now test what you have learned in our adventure! I know
you can answer these questions! Good luck!
ASSESSMENT
1. Which of the following is not a function?
𝑥−3
a. y= b. 𝑦 2 = 𝑥 2 − 1 c. y= 𝑥 2 − 3𝑥 − 4 d. y= √𝑥
3
2
2. Given that G(x)= 2(𝑥 − 1)2 , complete the table below.
X G(x)
-1
0
1
2
3
5
3. Given 𝑓(𝑥) = 3𝑥 + 2 and 𝑔(𝑥) = 5𝑥 − 3. Evaluate the following.

a. (𝑓 • 𝑔)(1) b. (𝑓 − 𝑔)(−3)
4. Given 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥 3 + 5𝑥 + 6 and 𝑔(𝑥) = 𝑥 2 − 3𝑥 − 10. Evaluate the

following.
𝑓
a. (𝑓 + 𝑔)(3) b. (𝑔) (7)
5. Let 𝑓(𝑥) = 3𝑥 2 + 𝑥 and 𝑔(𝑥) = 𝑥 + 2. Evaluate the following.

a. (𝑓 ° 𝑔)(2) b. (𝑔 ° 𝑓)(−1)
Explorer! Please take time to watch the following videos attached in
this section before you proceed to the next lesson. For now, you may
take your break.
ENRICHMENT
Video Links:
1. https://youtu.be/Uz0MtFlLD-k
2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=52tpYl2tTqk
3. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Pr3NoB9S9k
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Quarter 1 FUNCTIONS AND THEIR GRAPHS

M. Represents real life situations using functions, including piece-wise

I. For numbers 1 to 3, simplify the given expressions.

II. For numbers 4 to 6, determine the degree of each expression.

7. Which of the following is a true statement?

a. linear b. quadratic c. cubic d. quartic

a. quadratic b. cubic c. quartic d. quintic

Can you still recall what a relation is? How about a

Function Not Function

- It is a type of function that its highest exponent is equal to 1 with the

Example of linear function

- It is a type of function that its highest exponent is equal to 2 with the

Example of quadratic function

________ 1. {(0, −1), (1,0), (2,2), (4,4), (8,9), (16,11), (1,11)}

________3. h = (5,-10), (25,-75), (50,-100)

A function can be defined as a special input-output relation that expresses how

1. Find the value of y in the equation 𝒚 = 𝟑𝒙 − 𝟐 if 𝒙 = −𝟏.

Example 2: Given 𝒇(𝒙) = 𝒙𝟐 − 𝟒𝒙 + 𝟗, find 𝒇(−𝟑).

𝑓(−3) = (−3)2 − 4(−3) + 9 → simplify

Example 3: Given 𝒉(𝒙) = 𝟓𝒙𝟑 − 𝟑𝒙 − 𝟑, find 𝒉(−𝟐).

ℎ(−2) = 5(−2)3 − 3(−2) − 3

Therefore in the given equation, we have an ordered pair (−𝟐, −𝟑𝟕).

It can also be written as:

1. Solve for 𝑦 if 𝑥 = −2 in the equation 𝑦 = 3 − 𝑥.

2. Find 𝑓(2) if 𝑓(𝑥) = −4𝑥 2

Piecewise-defined function (or hybrid function) is a function which is defined

Let us examine the following examples to illustrate a piecewise function.

Example 1. Given the function

when x = 0 ; f (0) = 1 when x = 3 ; f (3) = 3

when x = 1 ; f (1) = 2 when x = 4 ; f (4) = 3

Example 2: Given the function

when x = 0 ; f (0) = 2 when x = 3 ; f (3) = 3

when x = 1 ; f (1) = 2 when x = 4 ; f (4) = 4

Sketch the graph the piecewise function;

A. Consider the piecewise-defined function

Evaluate 𝒇(𝒙) for 𝒙 = 𝟎, 𝟏, 𝟐, 𝟑, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝟒 and sketch the graph.

OPERATIONS OF FUNCTIONS (Addition and subtraction)

Given two functions 𝑓 and 𝑔,

a. Their sum, denoted by 𝑓 + 𝑔, is the function defined by (𝑓 + 𝑔)(𝑥) = 𝑓(𝑥) + 𝑔(𝑥).

a. (𝑓 + 𝑔)(𝑥) = 𝑓(𝑥) + 𝑔(𝑥) applying the rule

= 2𝑥 2 + 𝑥 + 𝑥 − 1 substituting the values

(𝒇 + 𝒈)(𝒙) = 𝟐𝒙𝟐 + 𝟐𝒙 − 𝟒 simplify

b. (𝑓 − 𝑔)(𝑥) = 𝑓(𝑥) − 𝑔(𝑥) applying the rule

= 2𝑥 2 + 𝑥 − (𝑥 − 1) substituting the values (do not forget to

= 2𝑥 2 + 𝑥 − 𝑥 + 1 distributing the negative sign inside the

= 2𝑥 2 + 𝑥 − 𝑥 + 1 combining like terms

Multiplication and Division of a Functions

Given two functions 𝑓 and 𝑔,

a. Their sum, denoted by 𝑓 • 𝑔, is the function defined by (𝑓 • 𝑔)(𝑥) = 𝑓(𝑥) • 𝑔(𝑥).

c. (𝑓 ∙ 𝑔)(𝑥) = 𝑓(𝑥) ∙ 𝑔(𝑥) applying the rule

= 2𝑥 3 − 2𝑥 2 + 𝑥 2 − 𝑥 combining like terms

Composition of function is another way of combining functions. This method of

In general, given functions f and g, the composite function, denoted by f ͦ g

Look carefully at figure below. It provides an illustration of the definition of

Example 1: Suppose that f(x) = 𝟑𝒙 + 𝟒 and g(x) = 𝟐𝒙 − 𝟏. Find:

a. (f ͦ g)(x) = f[g(x)] c. (f ͦ f)(x) = f[f(x)]

= f (2x –1) = f (3x +4)

= g (3x +4) = g (2x –1)

a. (f ͦ g)(1) b. (g ͦ f)(-2) c. (f ͦ f)(2) d. (g ͦ g)(-1)