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Evaluating Function: General Mathematics

This document discusses evaluating functions by substitution. It provides examples of evaluating different types of functions by substituting values for variables and simplifying. Key steps are substituting the given value for the variable in the function and performing correct operations to simplify.

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Evaluating Function: General Mathematics

This document discusses evaluating functions by substitution. It provides examples of evaluating different types of functions by substituting values for variables and simplifying. Key steps are substituting the given value for the variable in the function and performing correct operations to simplify.

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EVALUATING

Function
General Mathematics
Welcome to my
class.
Objectives

After going through this module, you are expected to:


1. recall the process of substitution;
2. identify the various types of functions; and
3. evaluate functions.
REVIEW TIME!
 
Given the following expressions, find its value if x = 3.
 

1. =(3) = -6
 

2. == 9+7 = 16
 

3. =
= 9 + 12 – 10 = 11
Types of Functions
Types of Functions
Types of Functions
Types of Functions
EVALUATING FUNCTIONS
is the process of determining the value of the
function at the number assigned to a given variable. Just like
in evaluating algebraic
expressions, you just need to:

a.) replace each letter in the expression with the


assigned value and
b.) perform the correct order of operations in the expression.
Example 1: Given f (x) = 2x − 4 , find the value of the
function if x = 3.

SOLUTION:
f(3) = 2(3)-4 Substitute x by 3 in the function.

f(3) = 6-4 Simplify the expression on the


right side of the equation.
f(3) = 2

Answer: Given f (x) = 2x − 4 , f (3) = 2


 
Example 2: Given , find g(−3) .
SOLUTION:
 

Substitute x by -3 in the function.

Simplify the expression on the


right side of the equation.

Answer: Given , g(−3) = 34.


 
Example 3: Given , find p(0) and p(-1) .

SOLUTION:
 

Treat each of these like two


separate problems. In each
p case, substitute x by its given
value and simplify. Start with
p(𝑥) = 0,
p
then p(x) = −1.
p
Answer: Given, p(0) = -2.
 
Example 3: Given , find p(0) and p(-1) .

SOLUTION:
 

Substitute x by -1 in the
function.
p
Simplify the expression on
the right side of the
p
equation.
p
Answer: Given, p(-1) = -4.
 
Example 4: Given

SOLUTION:
 

f(h+1) = 5(h+1) + 1 This time, substitute x by (h+1)

f(h+1) = 5h + 5 + 1 Use the distributive property


on the right side, then combine like
f(h+1) = 5h + 6 terms to simplify.

Answer: Given , f(h+1) = 5h+6


 
Example 5: Given
SOLUTION:
 

Substitute 9 for x in the function.

Simplify the expression on the


right side of the equation

Answer: Given
 
Example 6: Given
SOLUTION:
 

Substitute -5 for x in the function.

Simplify the expression on the right side


of the equation. (recall the concepts of
integers and the process on how to
simplify fractions).
Answer: Given
 
Example 7: Evaluate f
SOLUTION:
 

Substitute for x in the function.


 

Simplify the expression on the right


side of the equation. (get the cube of 2
which is 8, then simplify)

Answer: Given
Example 8: Evaluate the function f (x) = where means the absolute
 

value of x − 8 if x = 3 .
 

SOLUTION:
Substitute 3 for x in the function.

Simplify the expression on the right


side of the equation. (Remember that
any number in the absolute value
sign is always positive)

Answer: Given f (x) = , f (3) = 5


Example 9: Evaluate the function f(2x − 3).
 

SOLUTION:
 
ACTIVITIES
Evaluate the following functions. Write your solution on a separate paper.

1. 9.
   

2. 10.
3. 11.
4. 12.
5. 13.
6. 14.
7. 15.
8.

DEADLINE: 2 PM, FRIDAY, October 1


THANK YOU!!

May this year be a


wonderful school year for
all of us.

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