Module Code : Pasay- GM-Q1-W2-D3

Name : ________________________________________ Strand : ____________________

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF PASAY CITY

MODULE IN GENERAL MATHEMATICS

First Quarter/ Week 2/ Day 3

OBJECTIVE:
• Represents a rational function through its: (a) table of values, (b) graph, and (c)
equation.
YOUR LESSON FOR TODAY:
• Representing a rational function through its table of values, graph, and equation.

𝑝(𝑥)
• A Rational Function is a function of the form 𝑓(𝑥) = where 𝑝(𝑥) and 𝑞(𝑥) are
𝑞(𝑥)
polynomial functions, and 𝑞(𝑥) is not the zero function. The domain of 𝑓(𝑥) is all values of 𝑥
where 𝑞(𝑥) ≠ 0.

𝑥 2 −2𝑥+1 𝑥 𝑥+1
Example: 𝑓(𝑥) = , 𝑓(𝑥) = , 𝑔(𝑥) = 𝑥−1
2𝑥+3 2

Real-life situations using Rational Functions:

Example 1: Due to the pandemic, (assuming) the local barangay received a budget of
₱300,000.00 to provide medical checkups for the children in the barangay. Write an
equation representing the relationship of the allotted amount per child 𝑦 versus the total
number of children 𝑥.

Solution: SInce the budget is ₱300,000.00 and the number of children is represented as
𝑥, we can model the function as:
300,000
𝑦=
𝑥
Using table of values,
No. of 10 20 50 100 200 300 500 1000
children
(𝒙)
Allocated 30000 15000 6000 3000 1500 1000 600 300
amount
(𝒚)

If 𝒙 = 𝟏𝟎,
300,000
𝒚= = 30000
10

And so on…
Example 2: A philanthropist wants to supplement the budget allotted for each child by
providing an additional ₱750.00 for each child in barangay. If 𝑔(𝑥) represents this new
amount allotted for each child, construct a function representing this relationship.
Solution: Since the budget is ₱300,000.00 and the number of children is represented as
𝑥 and we added ₱750.00, we can model the function as:
300,000
𝑔(𝑥) = + 750
𝑥
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Practice Exercise 1:

1. Using the function above, construct a table of values representing the new amount
allotted for each child
No. of 10 20 50 100 200 300 500 1000
children
(𝒙)
Allocated 30750 15750 _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____
amount
(𝒚)

If 𝒙 = 𝟏𝟎,
300,000
𝑦= + 750 = 30750
10
and fill in on your own… (write your answer on the blanks provided)
𝑑
2. Average speed can be computed by the formula 𝑠 = 𝑡 . Consider a100-meter track
used for foot races. The speed of a runner can be computed by taking the time for him
100
to run the track and applying it to the formula𝑠 = 𝑡 , since the distance is fixed at 100
meters.
a. Represent the speed of a runner as a function of the time it takes to run 100 meters
in the track.
b. Construct a table of values for the speed of a runner against different run times
from 10 seconds to 20 seconds.
𝒙 10 12 14 16 18 20
𝒔(𝒙)

Example 3: Continuing the scenario above, the table we can observe is that the speed
decreases with time. We can use a graph to determine if the points on the function follow
a smooth curve or a straight line. Plot the points on the table of values on a Cartesian
plane. Determine if the points on the function follow a smooth curve or a straight line.

Solution: By plotting points on the Cartesian plane for each entry on the table of values
you wrote in Practice Exercise 2,

By connecting the points, we can see that they are not collinear but rather follows a
smooth curve.

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For the 100-meter dash scenario, we have constructed a function of speed

against time, and represented our function with a table of values and a graph.

When you draw your graph, make sure you show the graph continuing off to the sides. Don't just
stop at a point you've drawn, because this will make it look as though the graph actually stops at
that point.

Example 4: A hypothetical function representing the concentration of a drug in a

5𝑡
patient’s bloodstream over time𝑡 (in hours) is given as𝑐(𝑡) = 𝑡 2 +1.
(a) Construct a table of values.
(b) Plot the points in a Cartesian plane and connect them.
(c) What can you say about the function?

Solution:
A. Since 𝑡 is in time, we can only use non-negative values for it. Using the firstten
whole numbers, we get
𝒕 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
𝒄(𝒕) 0 2.5 2 1.5 1.18 0.96 0.81 0.70 0.62 0.55

B. Plotting the points and connecting them we get:

C. At 𝑡 = 0, the concentration is zero since the drug has not entered the bloodstream
yet. It shoots up at 𝑡 = 1 but it starts decreasing after that.

Practice Exercise 2:
Do what is asked.
1. Due to the Enhanced Community Quarantine, the local barangay
received a budget of ₱400,000.00 to provide food for each family in
the barangay. Write an equation representing the relationship of the allotted
amount per family 𝑦 versus the total number of family 𝑥.

2. Example 2: Angel Locsin and Manny Pacquiao wants to supplement the budget
allotted for each family by providing an additional ₱1,250.00 for each family in
barangay. If 𝑔(𝑥) represents this new amount allotted for each family, construct
a function representing this relationship.

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Practice Exercise 3:
Do what is asked. Use a graphing paper to show your work.
2+𝑥
1. Represent the rational function 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥+1 using a table of values. Plot the points
given in a table of values and sketch a graph by connecting the points.

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2. Given 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥−3, construct a table of values using the numbers from -2 to 8, plot

the points in the Cartesian plane, and determine whether the points forma smooth
curve or a straight line.

Learning Summary:
𝑝(𝑥)
• A Rational Function is a function of the form 𝑓(𝑥) = where 𝑝(𝑥) and 𝑞(𝑥) are
𝑞(𝑥)
polynomial functions, and 𝑞(𝑥) is not the zero function. The domain of 𝑓(𝑥) is all values
of 𝑥 where 𝑞(𝑥) ≠ 0.
𝑑
• Average speed can be computed by the formula 𝑠 =
𝑡
• We can presenting a rational function through its table of values, graph, and equation.

References for Further Enhancement:

Grade 11 Learner’s Material, pp.35-43
Oronce, Orlando A. General Mathematics, pp. 71-76
https://www.ck12.org/book/ck-12-algebra-i-concepts/section/12.2/

Writer: ZEDDY P. BORAL

Pasay City West High School

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