GENERAL MATHEMATICS - Grade 11
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Quarter1 - Week 1: Learning Activity Sheet 3
Performing Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division, and
Composition of Functions
Background Information for Learners
In the previous learning activity sheet (LAS), you learned how to represent real-life
situations using functions and evaluate functions at a certain value. This time, you will learn
how to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and composition of functions. In
this learning activity, the basic knowledge of algebra is required such as simplifying
expressions, factoring and the like.
Operations on functions are like operations on numbers and algebraic expressions.
You need to recall the steps for addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of algebraic
expressions.
Addition and subtraction of algebraic expressions
1. Find the least common denominator (LCD) of both fractions.
2. Rewrite the fractions as equivalent fractions with the same LCD.
3. The LCD is the denominator of the resulting fraction.
4. The sum or difference of the numerator is the numerator of the resulting fractions.
Example 1. Find the sum of and .
Solution: The LCD of the two fractions is 15
Example 2. Find the sum of and
Solution: The LCD of the two fractions is
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Multiplication of algebraic expressions
1. Rewrite the numerator and denominator in terms of the prime factor.
2.
3. Multiply the numerators together to get the new numerator.
4. Multiply the denominators to get the new denominator.
Example 3. Find the product of and .
Solution: Express the numerator and the denominators of the two functions into
their prime factors. Multiply and simplify out common factors in the numerator and the
denominator to reduce the final answer to lowest term.
( ) ) ( )( )
Example 4. Find the product of and
Solution: Express the numerators and denominator of two rational expression into
their prime factors. Multiply out the common factors in the numerator and denominator
to reduce the final answer to lowest terms. Note the similarity in the process between
the example and the previous one on fractions.
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) )
Division of algebraic expression
To divide two fractions or rational expression, multiply the dividend with the
reciprocal of the divisor.
Example 5. Divide and
Solution:
( )( )
) )
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Operations on Functions
Definition: Let and be functions,
1. Their sum, denoted by , is the function denoted by
)
2. Their difference, denoted by , is the function denoted by
3. Their product, denoted by , is the function denoted by
4. Their quotient, denoted by , is function denoted , excluding
the values of where
.
Example 6. Given the functions:
Determine the following functions:
a. e.
b. f.
c. g.
d. h. )
Solution:
a. Definition of addition of functions.
Replace f(x) and g(x) by the given values.
Combine like terms.
b. Definition of subtraction of functions.
Replace f(x) and g(x) by the given values.
Distribute the negative sign.
Combine like terms.
c. Definition of multiplication of functions.
Replace f(x) and g(x) by the given values.
Multiply the binomials.
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d. Definition of division of functions
Replace h(x) and g(x) by the given values.
Factor the numerator.
Divide out the common factors.
e.
Solve for and
separately.
Therefore .
Alternative solution
Use the resulting function from item a
Replace by 3.
Multiply, then add.
For items f to h, use the values of and .
f. Definition of subtraction of functions
Replace f(3) and g(3) by the given values
subtract
Alternative solution:
Use the resulting function from item b
Replace x by 3
simplify
g. Definition of multiplication of functions
Replace f(3) and g(3) by the given values
Multiply
Alternative solution:
Use the resulting function from item c
Replace x by 3
Square and multiply
Multiply
Simplify
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h. Solve for and separately
Therefore .
Alternative solution:
Take the final answer in item d
Replace by 3
Simplify
Composition of Functions
Definition:
Let and be a function. The composite function denoted by is
defined by
The process of obtaining composite functions is called function composition.
Example 7. Given and , find the following:
a. b. c.
Solution:
a. Definition of function composition
Replace h(x) by (x+2)
Given
Replace x by (x+2)
+6 Perform the operations
Combine similar terms
b.
Step 1. Evaluate step 2. Evaluate
=6
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c. To evaluate composition of functions, always start
with the inside function (from right to left). Evaluate first )
and then substitute the resulting value to .
Learning Competency
The learner performs addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and
composition of functions (M11GM-Ia-3).
Activities
Activity 1. Matching Functions
Directions: Match column A with column B. Write the letter of the correct answer on
the blank before each number. Consider the given functions below.
Column A Column B
___ 1. a.
___ 2. ) b.
___ 3. c.
___ 4. d.
___ 5. e.
___ 6. f.
___ 7. g.
___ 8. ) h.
___ 9. i.
___ 10. j.
Activity 2.
1. Let and . Find the following:
a. d.
b. e. )
c.
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Reflection
You encountered a lot of concepts related to functions. Now, time to reflect.
1. What is the pre-requisite skill in operations of functions?
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2. How do you add, subtract, multiply and divide functions?
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3. How do you find the composite of a functions?
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4. What important concepts would you want to be clarified immediately? Why?
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References
Queano, ReyMark R., General Mathematics Alternative Delivery Mode First Edition,2020
Reyes Jr., Edward C., General Mathematics Alternative Delivery Mode First Edition 2019
Dilao, Soledad.et al, Advanced Algebra Trigonometry and Statistics
Prepared by
CATHERINE R. REALINGO
T-III
BONBON NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
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