General Mathematics

Quarter 1 – Module 15:

Solving Real-life Problems
Involving Inverse Functions

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General Mathematics
Quarter 1 – Module 15:
Solving Real-life Problems
Involving Inverse Functions
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 What I Need to Know

This module was intended and written to guide and help you apply inverse functions
to real-life situations such as finding the original number, conversion of currency,
converting units of temperature from degree Celsius to degree Fahrenheit and a lot
more.

Likewise, you will learn how to evaluate inverse functions and interpret results. The
knowledge and skills you have learned from the previous lessons are significant for
you to solve real-life problems involving inverse functions.

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. recall how to finding the inverse of the functions;
2. solve problems involving inverse functions; and
3. evaluate inverse functions and interpret results.

What I Know

Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the chosen letter on a separate sheet of
paper.
1. Which of the following is the inverse 𝑓𝑓(𝑥𝑥) = 3𝑥𝑥 2 + 5?
𝑥𝑥−5 𝑥𝑥−3
a. f-1(x) = � c. f-1(x) = �
3 5

𝑥𝑥+5 𝑥𝑥+3
b. f-1(x) = � d. f-1(x) = �
3 5

2. Which of the following is the inverse 𝑓𝑓(𝑥𝑥) = 5𝑥𝑥 − 2?

𝑥𝑥+5 𝑥𝑥−2
a. 𝑓𝑓 −1 (𝑥𝑥) = c. 𝑓𝑓 −1 (𝑥𝑥) =
2 5
𝑥𝑥+5 𝑥𝑥+2
b. 𝑓𝑓 −1 (𝑥𝑥) = d. 𝑓𝑓 −1 (𝑥𝑥) =
2 5

3. A study found that the relationship between the students’ exam scores (x) and
the number of hours they spent in studying 𝑓𝑓(𝑥𝑥) is given by the equation of
𝑥𝑥 − 55
function 𝑓𝑓(𝑥𝑥) = . Using this information, what will be the estimated
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number of hours that the student spent studying if he scored 85 on the test?
a. 4 hours c. 2 hours
b. 3 hours d. 1 hour

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4. The relationship between temperatures in degree Fahrenheit (°F) and in degree
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Celsius (°C) is given by °𝐹𝐹 = °𝐶𝐶 + 32. What is the corresponding value in
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degree Celsius of 100°𝐹𝐹?
a. 37.78 °𝐶𝐶 c. 65.28°𝐶𝐶
b. 42.50°𝐶𝐶 d. 89.92°𝐶𝐶

For items number 5-7, refer to the following:

Audrey and her mother are planning for a debut party. Audrey suggested that
she wants to celebrate her birthday at Jardin De Emilia Hall. The reception hall
costs a flat rate of ₱2000.00 and an additional rental fee of ₱50.00 per guest. If
their budget for hall expenses is limited at ₱10,00.00

5. Which of the following is the cost as a function of the number of guests?

a. y = 2000 + 50x c. y = 50 + 2000x
b. y = 2000 – 50x d. y = 50 – 2000x

6. Which of the following is the inverse of cost as a function of the number of

guests?
𝑥𝑥 − 50 𝑥𝑥 – 2000
a. 𝑓𝑓 −1 (𝑥𝑥) = c. 𝑓𝑓 −1 (𝑥𝑥) =
2000 50
𝑥𝑥+50 𝑥𝑥 + 2000
b. 𝑓𝑓 −1 (𝑥𝑥) = d.𝑓𝑓 −1 (𝑥𝑥) =
2000 50

7. What is the domain and range of the inverse?

a. D = {x 𝜖𝜖 N | 0 ≤ x ≤ 260} c. D = {x 𝜖𝜖 N | 0 ≤ x ≤ 160}
R = {y 𝜖𝜖 R | 0 ≤ y ≤ 10,000} R = {y 𝜖𝜖 R | 0 ≤ y ≤ 10,000}
b. D = {x 𝜖𝜖 N | 0 ≤ x ≤ 2000} d. D = {x 𝜖𝜖 N | 0 ≤ x ≤ 10,000}
R = {y 𝜖𝜖 R | 0 ≤ y ≤ 10,000} R = {y 𝜖𝜖 R | 0 ≤ y ≤ 2000}

8. Suppose I am travelling at 50 miles per hour, and I want to know how I have
gone in x hours. Then, it can be represented by the function 𝑓𝑓(𝑥𝑥) = 50𝑥𝑥. Find
the inverse of the function.
𝑥𝑥 𝑥𝑥
a. f-1(x) = c. f-1(x) =
25 75
𝑥𝑥 𝑥𝑥
b. f-1(x) = d. f-1(x) =
50 100

For items number 9-10, refer to the following:

Luis is standing on the ground to take a series of photographs of a kite rising

vertically. The distance between Luis at (B) and the launching point of the kite
(A) is 500 meters. Luis must keep the kite on sight and therefore its angle of
elevation must change with height x of the kite.

9. Find the angle t as a function of the height x.

𝑥𝑥 𝑥𝑥
a. t = tan-1� � c. t = tan-1� �
500𝑥𝑥 500
500𝑥𝑥
bt= tan-1� � d. t =tan-1(500)
300

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10. Find the angle t in degrees when x is equal to 150 meters.
a. 25.6 c. 27
b. 26.6 d. 28

11. Find the angle t in degrees when x is equal to 300 meters.

a. 48 c. 46
b. 47 d. 45

For items number 12-13, refer to the following:

The function defined by 𝑔𝑔(𝑥𝑥) = 5.3𝑥𝑥 converts a volume of x gallons into g(x) liters.

12. Which of the following is the inverse of g(𝑥𝑥)?

𝑥𝑥 5.3𝑥𝑥
a. g-1(x) = c. g-1(x) =
5.3 5.3+𝑥𝑥
𝑥𝑥 3𝑥𝑥
b. g-1(x) = d. g-1(x) =
5𝑥𝑥+ 3 5.3

13. Find the equivalent volume in gallons of a 40 – liter cooking oil.

a. 9.5 c. 7.5
b. 8.5 d. 6.5

For items number 14-15, refer to the following:

Joshua resides in a certain city, but he starts a new job in the neighbor city.
Every Monday, he drives his new car 90 kilometers from his residence to the
office and spends the week in a company apartment. He drives back home every
Friday. After 4 weeks of this routinary activity, his car’s odometer shows that
he has travelled 870 kilometers since he bought the car.

14. If the mathematical model that gives the distance y covered by the car as a
function of x number of weeks is y = 180x + 150. Find its inverse.
𝑥𝑥−150 𝑥𝑥+510
a. f-1(x) = = c. f-1(x) = =
180 90
𝑥𝑥−180 𝑥𝑥+90
b. f-1(x) = = d. f-1(x) = =
90 150

15. If he travelled 1590 kilometers how many weeks he drives his car?
a. 10 c. 6
b. 8 d. 4

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 Lesson
Solving Real-life Problems
1 Involving Inverse Functions
You have learned from your previous modules the representations inverse functions
through its table of values, graphs, and equations. You also learned how to find its
domain and range which are important in the study of solving real-life problems
involving inverse functions. This module will help you solve real-life problems
involving inverse functions.

What’s In

Let us start your journey by recalling the previous lessons you already learned about
inverse functions. Here is the list of functions and its inverse, match column B to
column A by finding the inverse of the items in column A. Write the letter of the
answer in the box below that will reveal a “word” or the name of the “building” that
you are looking for.

The United Arab Emirates was given the title of “The Tallest Building in the World”
on January 4, 2010. What is the name of the building?

Column A Column B
5𝑥𝑥+1
1. g(x) = x5 – 3 R. y =
9𝑥𝑥−4
𝑡𝑡
2. f(x) = 7x + 10 A. y =
3
4𝑥𝑥+1 𝑥𝑥 2
3. h(x) = A. y = ±�
9𝑥𝑥−5 5
5 9
4. k = (𝑡𝑡 − 32) + 273.15 J. y = (𝑘𝑘 − 273.15) + 32
9 5
3 𝑥𝑥+7
5. w(x) = 2x + 9 L. y = �
2
𝑥𝑥+2 𝑥𝑥−9
6. t(x) = K. y =
3𝑥𝑥−5 2
5
7. r(x) = |5x| B. y = √𝑥𝑥 + 3
5𝑥𝑥+2
8. s(x) = 2x3 – 7 H. y =
3𝑥𝑥−1
𝑥𝑥−11
9. q(x) = 3x -5 F. y =
5
𝑥𝑥+5
10. n(x) = 5x + 11 I. y =
3
3 𝑥𝑥−2
11. z(x) = 3t R. y = �
7
𝑥𝑥−10
U. y =
7

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

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 What’s New

Now, that you already know how to find the inverse of the function, and how to
evaluate inverse functions, as well as finding the domain and range. I am confident
that you are now ready for the new lesson.

Exchange Rate!
Anna’s mother works in South Carolina USA as a domestic helper for a living. She
sends off money in the Philippines each month. Recently the exchange was $ 1.00 to
₱50.85.

(a) Complete the table by converting U.S. dollar to peso

$ 1 5 25 50 100
₱ 50.85

(b) Describe how did you convert US dollar to peso.

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(c) Write an equation that converts dollar into peso.

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(d) Write an equation that converts peso into dollar using the equation in (c).
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(e) Sketch and describe the graphs of the original function and its inverse.
Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.
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(f) If Anna needs to buy a new laptop for her online classes, how much
dollars should her mother give her if it costs ₱17,000.00?
_________________________________________________________________________
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(g) How important the conversion of currency in real-life situations?

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 What is It

In the previous activity, first you need to write a model that would represent the
situation. To represent the equation of converting Philippine Peso to US dollar, you
need to think about the value of the US dollar as the input and the equivalent amount
in peso as the output. Since the exchange rate is ₱50.85 per US dollar, then the
₱
function can be described as ₱ = 50.85$ and its inverse as $ = where ₱ and $ as
50.85
are the amount in peso and dollar respectively. For you to complete the table of
values, you need to evaluate the function. After completing the table of values you
can now sketch the graph of the function and its inverse. Remember, that the domain
of the original function is the range of the inverse function and the range of the
original function is the domain of its inverse. Take note, that the graph of the inverse
function is the reflection of the graph of the original function about the line 𝑦𝑦 = 𝑥𝑥.

Going back to the situation, if Anna needs to buy a new laptop for her studies, how
much dollars should her mother give her if it costs ₱17,000.00? Anna’s mother
should consider giving her 334.32$.

How important the knowledge of conversion of currency in real-life situations? If you

are aware of the exchange rate, it is an advantage for you to choose the right
institution or establishment for your money. You can calculate the amount you will
receive as the less or high value after the currency is converted depending on the
current exchange rates.

The inverse function is a function that switches the input and the output. But, not all
functions have inverse functions. The reverse process performed by any function f(x)
is called inverse of f(x). It means that the domain of the original function is the range
of the inverse function and that the range of the original function is the domain of
the inverse function.

The graph of the inverse is the reflection of the graph of the original function. The
axis of symmetry is the line y = x.

Steps in finding the inverse of a function is given below.

To find 𝑓𝑓 −1 (𝑥𝑥):
1. Replace 𝑓𝑓(𝑥𝑥) with 𝑦𝑦.
2. Interchange 𝑥𝑥 and 𝑦𝑦.
3. Solve for the new y from the equation in Step 2.
4. Replace the new 𝑦𝑦 with 𝑓𝑓 −1 (𝑥𝑥) if the inverse is a function

For better understanding, study the examples below and reflect on the different steps
to solve real-life problems involving inverse function.

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Example 1

Andreau and his friend are playing a number - guessing game. Andreau asks his
friend to think a positive number, then add four to the number. Next, square the
resulting number, and multiply the result by 3. Finally, divide the result by 2. If you
are his friend and you get a result of 50, (a) write an inverse function that will give
you the original number and (b) determine the original number.

Solutions:
(a) To find the inverse, you need first to represent a model for the situation
Let 𝑥𝑥 be the number that you think of
𝑥𝑥 + 4 represents the statement “add four to the number”
(𝑥𝑥 + 4)2 represents the statement “square the resulting number”
3(𝑥𝑥 + 4)2 represents the statement “multiply the result by 3”
3(𝑥𝑥 + 4)2
represents the statement “divide the result by 2”
2
3(𝑥𝑥 + 4)2
Therefore, the model for the situation is f(x) =
2

To find the inverse.

3(𝑥𝑥 + 4)2
y= Write 𝑓𝑓(𝑥𝑥) as y
2
3(𝑦𝑦+ 4)2
x= Interchange x and y
2
2x = 4(y + 3)2 Multiply both sides by 2
2𝑥𝑥 1
= (y + 3)2 Multiply both sides by
4 4
2𝑥𝑥
� = �(𝑦𝑦 + 3)2 Get the square root of both sides
4

2𝑥𝑥
� =y+3
4

𝑥𝑥
�2 – 3 = y Apply the addition property of equality

𝑥𝑥
Therefore, the inverse of the function is 𝑓𝑓 −1 (𝑥𝑥) = � − 3.
2

𝑥𝑥
(b) To find the original number, use the inverse of the function 𝑓𝑓 −1 (𝑥𝑥) = � − 3,
2

and evaluate 𝑓𝑓 −1 (50).

50
f-1 (50) = � –3
2

f-1 (50) = √25 – 3

f-1 (50) = 5 – 3
f-1 (50) = 2
Therefore, the original number is 2.

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Example 2

To convert from degrees Fahrenheit to Kelvin, the function is

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k(t)= (t – 32) + 273.15, where t is the temperature in Fahrenheit (Kelvin is the SI unit
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of temperature). Find the inverse function converting the temperature in Kelvin to
degrees Fahrenheit

Solution:
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The equation of the function is: k= (t – 32) + 273.15
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We do not interchange the variables 𝑘𝑘 and 𝑡𝑡 because it refers to the temperatures in
Kelvin and Fahrenheit respectively.

Solve for t in terms of k:

Use the given formula

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k= (t – 32) + 273.15
9
5
k – 273.15 = (t – 32) Apply the addition property of equality
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9 5 9 9
� �k – 273.15 = (t – 32) � � Multiply both sides by
5 9 5 5
9
� �k – 273.15 = (t – 32)
5
9
(k – 273.15) + 32 = t Apply the addition property of equality
5

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Therefore, the inverse function is t(k)= (k – 273.15) + 32 where k is the temperature
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in Kelvin

Example 3

The SSG officers of Camohaguin National High School are planning for a JS Prom.
The allocated budget for decorations, sounds, and other miscellaneous expenses is
₱10,000.00 and an additional ₱150.00 for meal expenses for each guest. The
organization received an amount of ₱40,000.00 from its external stakeholders.
a. Write the total allocated budget as a function of the number of guests.
b. Find the inverse of the function.
c. State the domain and range for this situation.
d. Find the possible number of guest for a budget of ₱40,000.00

Solutions:
(a) Let 𝑥𝑥 be number of guest
𝑓𝑓(𝑥𝑥) be the allocated budget as a function of the number of guests.
Thus, 𝑓𝑓(𝑥𝑥) = 10000 + 150𝑥𝑥

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 (b) To find the inverse
y = 10,000 + 150x Write f(x) in terms of y
x = 10,000 + 150y Interchange x and y and solve for y
x – 10,000 = 150y Apply the addition property of equality
x−10,000 150y
= Divide both sides by 150
150 150
x−10,000
=y
150
x−10,000
Therefore, the inverse of the function is f-1(x) =
150

(c) Use the inverse of the function to find the domain and range of the situation.
x−10,000
f-1(x) =
150
40,000−10,000
f (40,000) =
-1
150
f-1(40,000) = 200

Domain : {x ∈ N | 0 ≤ 𝑥𝑥 ≤ 200}
Range : {y ∈ R | 0 ≤ 𝑦𝑦 ≤ 40,000}

(d) Therefore, for a budget of ₱40,000.00, two hundred (200) students may attend
the JS prom. If there are more than 200 students, the organization needs to
think of other means to raise additional funds for the prom.

Example 4

A Google Play Music allows member to download songs for ₱203.40 pesos each after
paying a monthly service charge of ₱762.75. The total monthly cost C(x) of the service
in peso is C(x) = 762.75 + 203.40x, where x is the number of songs downloaded.
(a) Find the inverse function
(b) What do 𝑥𝑥 and 𝐶𝐶 −1 (𝑥𝑥) represent in the context of the inverse function?
(c) How many songs were downloaded if a member’s monthly bill is ₱3813.75?

Solutions:

(a) Use the given equation to find the inverse of the function.
𝐶𝐶(𝑥𝑥) = 762.75 + 203.40x
y = 762.75 + 203.40x Write 𝐶𝐶(𝑥𝑥) in terms of y
x = 762.75 + 203.40y Interchange x and y and solve for y
x – 762.75 = 203.40y Apply the addition property of equality
x−762.75 203.40y
= Divide both sides by 49.50
203.40 203.40
x−762.75
=y
203.40

x−762.75
Therefore, the inverse of the function is 𝐶𝐶 −1 (𝑥𝑥) =
203.40
−1
(b) 𝑥𝑥 is the total monthly cost of the service, and 𝐶𝐶 (𝑥𝑥) is the number of songs
downloaded.

(c) 15 songs downloaded if a member’s monthly bill is ₱3,813.75

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Example 5

Maria wants to buy a particular breed of bangus. And she is aware that the weight
W (in kilograms) of a particular breed of bangus is related to its length L (in
centimeter). Given this function 𝑊𝑊 = (5.32 𝑥𝑥 10−3 )𝐿𝐿2 , find its inverse and determine
the approximate length of a bangus that weighs 0.769 kilogram

Solutions:
(a) To find the inverse
𝑊𝑊 = (5.32 𝑥𝑥 10−3 )𝐿𝐿2
𝑊𝑊 (5.32 𝑥𝑥 10−3 ) 2
= 𝐿𝐿 Divide both sides by (5.32 𝑥𝑥 10−3 ).
5.32 𝑥𝑥 10−3 5.32 𝑥𝑥 10−3

𝑊𝑊
= L2
5.32 𝑥𝑥 10−3

𝑊𝑊
� = √𝐿𝐿2 Get the square root of both sides .
5.32 𝑥𝑥 10−3

𝑊𝑊
� =L
5.32 𝑥𝑥 10−3

𝑊𝑊
Therefore, the inverse of the function is L = �
5.32 𝑥𝑥 10−3

(b) To determine the approximate length of a bangus that weighs 0.769

𝑊𝑊
kilogram , evaluate the inverse f-1(L) =� when W=0.769 kilograms
5.32 𝑥𝑥 10−3

𝑊𝑊
L=�
5.32 𝑥𝑥 10−3

0.769
L=�
5.32 𝑥𝑥 10−3
L ≈12.02

Therefore, the length of a particular breed of bangus is approximately

equal to 12.02 cm.

Example 6

The balloon is rising vertically and Dennis wants to take a series of photographs. The
distance between Dennis at (B) and the launching point of the balloon (A) is 250
meters. The angle of elevation must change with the height x of the balloon.

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 B A

(a) Find the angle t as a function of the height x

(b) Find the angle t in degrees when x is equal to 125, 250, 500 and 1000
meters (approximate your answer to 1 decimal place)
(c) Graph t as a function of x.

Solutions:
(a) The opposite and adjacent sides to angle t are x and 250 meters.
𝑥𝑥
tan (t) =
250
Use the property of the tangent function and it’s inverse.
tan-1 (tan(t)) = x
𝑥𝑥
Rewrite the equation tan (t) =
250
𝑥𝑥
tan-1 (tan(t)) = tan -1� �
250
𝑥𝑥
Simplify the left side of the equation to obtain t = tan -1� �
250
𝑥𝑥
tan-1 (tan(t)) = tan -1� �
250
1 𝑥𝑥
(tan(t)) = tan -1� �
𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡 250
𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡 (𝑡𝑡) 𝑥𝑥
= tan -1� �
𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡 250
𝑥𝑥
t = tan � �-1
250
𝑥𝑥
Therefore, the angle t as a function of the height x is t = tan -1� �
250

(b) Use your calculator to find the values of 125, 250, 500, and 1000.
125 250 500 1000
t(125) = tan -1� � t(250) = tan -1� � t(500) = tan -1� � t(1000) = tan -1� �
250 250 250 250
t(125) = 26.6° t(250) = 45° t(500) = 63.4° t(1000) = 76°

Table of values

x 0 125 250 500 1000

t 0 26.6° 45° 63.4° 76°

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 (c)

90

75
The graph of t as
a function of x
60

45

30

15

x
0 125 250 500 1000

What’s More

Read each situation carefully to solve each problem. Write your answer on a
separate sheet of paper.

Activity 1.1

The ABS CBN News reports foreign exchange rate are closed on March 13,
2020
There are ₱51.25.
twoatways you Therefore, the formula
can understand sciencethat gives
words Philippine
better. Peso
One way in defining
is by terms
of US
the word dollars on
in context. that
The day
way is:word is used gives you a clue as to its meaning.
the
Another way is by looking at the parts P =that
51.25D
make up the word. Each word part can
give you a clue as to the meaning of the whole word. Philippine Peso.
Where D represents US dollar and P represents

(a) Complete the table by converting U.S. dollar to Peso

$ 1 25 50 100 200

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 (b) Describe how did you convert US dollars to Peso.

(c) Find the inverse of the function to determine the value of a United States
dollar in terms of Philippine Peso on March 13, 2020.

(d) Interpret and evaluate P (1000) and P-1(1000).

Activity 1.2
The cost of producing laptops by a JOB Company is given by C(x) = 1300x +
5500 (in pesos) where x is the number of produced laptops.

(a) Find the inverse of the function.

(b) How many laptops will produce if the cost is ₱12,000.00?

Activity 1.3
9
The formula for converting Celsius to Fahrenheit is given by 𝐹𝐹 = 𝐶𝐶 + 32
5
where C is the temperature in degree Celsius and F is the temperature in
degree Fahrenheit.

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 (a) Write the inverse of the function which converts temperature from degree
Celsius to degree Fahrenheit.
_______________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

(b) Find the equivalent temperatures in degree Fahrenheit of the following

20°𝐶𝐶, 10°𝐶𝐶, 5°𝐶𝐶, and 0°𝐶𝐶.

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

(c) Graph the inverse function.

Activity 1.4

Juan is making a collage, and he planned to form a circle by putting together

various pieces of construction paper. Given the formula of the area of the
circle 𝐴𝐴 = 𝜋𝜋𝑟𝑟 2 .

(a) Find the inverse of the area in terms of radius.

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

(b) Use the inverse to find the radius of a circle with an area of 48 cm2.

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

Activity 1.5

Engineers have determined that the maximum force t in tons that a particular
bridge can carry is related the distance d in meters between its supports by
12.5 3
the following function: 𝑡𝑡(𝑑𝑑) = � �
𝑑𝑑

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 (a) How far should the supports be if the bridge is to support 6.5 tons?
______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

(b) Construct an inverse function to determine the result.

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

What I Have Learned

A. Fill in the blanks with the correct term or phrase to complete the sentence.

1. The domain of the original function is the _____________of the inverse

functions.
2. The range of the original function is the ___________________of the inverse
functions.
3. The graph of the inverse is the ____________________ of the graph of the
original function about the line 𝑦𝑦 = 𝑥𝑥?

B. In your own words, how important is your knowledge of solving real-life problems
involving inverse functions?
___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

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 What I Can Do

Read and understand the situation below, and make a complete plan to solve Mang
Jose’s problem.

Paint My House!
Mang Jose wants to paint the exterior of his house. He needs to know how
many gallons of paint he would need. So, he asks his friend Juan to help
him, according to Juan one (1) gallon of paint can cover an area of 250
square feet. Help Mang Jose prepare a budget for his project if his house
exterior is 2700 square feet. Do a research on the different prices of one (1)
gallon of paint depending on its brand name and choice of colors. Make a
proposal budget for three (3) different colors of paint with its corresponding
brand name.

Your output will be graded using this rubric.

CRITERIA EXCELLENT SATISFACTORY DEVELOPING BEGINNING
4 points 3 points 2 points 1point

Accuracy of the Shows Shows solution Shows The solution

Solution accurate and estimation solution and and
solution and of the possible estimation of estimation of
estimation of expenses with the possible the possible
the possible minimal errors. expenses with expenses are
expenses. plenty of all
errors. erroneous.

Mathematical Shows Shows clear Shows limited Did not

Concept excellent understanding understandin apply the
understandi of the concept g of the concept of
ng of the of solving real- concept of solving real-
concept of life problems solving real- life problems
solving real- involving life problems involving
life problems inverse involving inverse
involving functions. inverse functions.
inverse functions.
functions
and other
concepts
related to
the problem.

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 Assessment

Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the chosen letter on a separate sheet of paper.

𝑥𝑥+3
1. Which of the following is the inverse 𝑓𝑓(𝑥𝑥) = � ?
7
a. f-1(x) = 7x2 + 3
b. f-1(x) = 7x2 – 3
c. f-1(x) = 3x2 + 7
d. f-1(x) = 3x2 - 7

2. Which of the following is the inverse 𝑓𝑓(𝑥𝑥) = 6𝑥𝑥 + 5?

𝑥𝑥−5
a. 𝑓𝑓 −1 (𝑥𝑥) =
6
𝑥𝑥+5
b. 𝑓𝑓 −1 (𝑥𝑥) =
6
𝑥𝑥−2
c. 𝑓𝑓 −1 (𝑥𝑥) =
5
𝑥𝑥+2
d. 𝑓𝑓 −1 (𝑥𝑥) =
5

3. A study found that the relationship between the number of hours (x) and the
student’s exam scores 𝑓𝑓(𝑥𝑥) is given by the equation of function 𝑓𝑓(𝑥𝑥) = 10𝑥𝑥 + 55
Using this information, what will be the estimated number of scores of the
student if he spent 4 hours in studying?
a. 95
b. 85
c. 75
d. 65

4. The relationship between temperatures in degree Celsius (°C) and in degree

5
Fahrenheit (°F) is given by °𝐶𝐶 = (°𝐹𝐹 − 32). What is the corresponding value in
9
degree Fahrenheit of 37.78°𝐶𝐶?
a. 80°𝐹𝐹
b. 90°𝐹𝐹
c. 100°𝐹𝐹
d. 110°𝐹𝐹

For items number 5-7, refer to the following:

Cath and Arvin are planning for their wedding. Cath suggested that she wants
Casa de Aurora to cater their reception. The reception hall rental fee starts at
a flat rate of ₱3,500.00 and an additional rental fee of ₱60.00 per guest. If their
budget is limited at ₱20,000.00.

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5. Which of the following represents the total rental fee as a function of the
number of guests?
a. y = 3500 + 60x
b. y = 3500 – 60x
c. y = 60 + 3500x
d. y = 60 – 3500x

6. Which of the following is the inverse function in item 5?

𝑥𝑥 − 60
a. 𝑓𝑓 −1 (𝑥𝑥) =
2000
−1 𝑥𝑥+50
b. 𝑓𝑓 (𝑥𝑥) =
3500
−1 𝑥𝑥+ 35000
c. 𝑓𝑓 (𝑥𝑥) =
50
−1 𝑥𝑥− 3500
d. 𝑓𝑓 (𝑥𝑥) =
60

7. What is the domain and range of the inverse?

a. D = {x 𝜖𝜖 N | 0 ≤ x ≤ 275}
R = {y 𝜖𝜖 R | 0 ≤ y ≤ 20,000}
b. D = {x 𝜖𝜖 N | 0 ≤ x ≤ 2000}
R = {y 𝜖𝜖 R | 0 ≤ y ≤ 10,000}
c. D = {x ϵ N | 0 ≤ x ≤ 160}
R = {y ϵ R | 0 ≤ y ≤ 20,000}
d. D = {x ϵ N | 0 ≤ x ≤ 10,000}
R = {y 𝜖𝜖 R | 0 ≤ y ≤ 2000}

8. Suppose I am travelling at 30 miles per hour, and I want to know how I have
gone in x hours. Then, this could be represented by the function 𝑓𝑓(𝑥𝑥) = 30𝑥𝑥.
Find the inverse of the function.
𝑥𝑥
a. f-1(x) =
10
𝑥𝑥
b. f-1(x) =
20
𝑥𝑥
c. f-1(x) =
30
𝑥𝑥
d. f-1(x) =
100

For items number 9-11, refer to the following:

Marx is standing on the ground to take a series of photographs of a kite rising

vertically. The distance between Luis at (B) and the launching point of the kite
(A) is 800 meters. Luis must keep the kite on sight and therefore its angle of
elevation must change with height x of the kite.

9. Find the angle t as a function of the height x.

𝑥𝑥
a. t = tan-1� �
800
500𝑥𝑥
b. t = tan-1� �
300
800𝑥𝑥
c. t = tan-1� �
500
d. t =tan-1(800)

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10. Find the angle t in degrees when x is equal to 150 meters
a. 31.6
b. 21.6
c. 11.6
d. 10.6

11. Find the angle t in degrees when x is equal to 300 meters.

a. 20.6
b. 21.6
c. 22.6
d. 23.6

For items number 12-13, refer to the following:

𝑥𝑥
The function defined by 𝑔𝑔(𝑥𝑥) = converts a volume of x liters into g(x) gallons.
5.3

12. Which of the following is the inverse of 𝑔𝑔(𝑥𝑥)?

a. g-1(x) =5.3x
𝑥𝑥
b. g-1(x) =
5𝑥𝑥+ 3
5.3𝑥𝑥
c. g-1(x) =
5.3+𝑥𝑥
3𝑥𝑥
d. g-1(x) =
5.3

13. Find the equivalent volume in liters of a 7.5 – gallon cooking oil.
a. 43
c. 40
b. 42
d. 50

For items number 14-15, refer to the following:

Mark resides in a Quezon City, but he starts a new job in the neighbor city.
Every Monday, he drives his new car 80 kilometers from his residence to
the office and spends the week in a company apartment. He drives back
home every Friday. After 5 weeks of this routinary activity, his car’s
odometer shows that he has travelled 1000 kilometers since he bought the
car. (Note: He only use his car for his job.)

14. If the mathematical model that gives the distance y covered by the car as a
function of x number of weeks is y = 160x + 200. Find its inverse.
𝑥𝑥+150
a. f-1(x) = =
80
𝑥𝑥−180
b. f-1(x) = =
90
𝑥𝑥−510
c. f-1(x) = =
90
𝑥𝑥−200
d. f-1(x) = =
160

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 15. If he travelled 1640 kilometers how many weeks he drives his car?
a. 10
b. 9
c. 6
d. 4

Additional Activities

Now, that you have gained skills in representing and solving real–life situations
involving inverse functions, try to sharpen your skills by working on the task below.

John pays an amount ₱12.00 per hour for using the internet at Cyber Cafe.
During Saturdays and Sundays, he enjoys and spends most of his time
playing online games with his friends. The maximum number of hours he
spends at Cyber Café ever weekend is 4 hours.

(a) How much will John pay for using the internet for 1 hour? 2 hours?
3 hours? 4 hours?

(b) Make a table of values.

(c) Write a function that relates that amount spend and the time
consumed.

(d) Find the inverse of the function in item 2.

(e) If John has decided not to play the game in the internet café this
weekend, what is the maximum amount that he would have saved?

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What I What ‘s In What’s More Assessment
Know
1. b 1. 1 1. b
1. a
2. u (a) answers may vary 2. a
2. d
3. r (b) Multiply the US dollars to the given 3. a
3. b exchange rate at 51.25 to obtain the
4. j amount in peso. 4. c
4. a (c) $ =
5. k (d) P (1000) = 51,250 5. b
5. a P-1(1000)= 19.51
5. h 6. d
6. c 1.2. (a) f-1(x)
6. a 7. a
(b) 5
7. c
7. l 8. c
8. b 1.3. (a) F = + 32
8. i (b) 68, 50, 41, 32 9. a
9. c ©
9. f 10. d
10. b
10. a 11. a
11. d
12. a
12. a
13. c
13. c
14. d
14. a
𝐴𝐴
𝜋𝜋
15. b
1.4. (a) 𝑟𝑟 = �
15. a (b) 3.91 cm
1.5
(a) 6.70 meters
12.5
3
√𝑡𝑡
(b) 𝑑𝑑(𝑡𝑡) =
Answer Key
References
*General Mathematics Learner’s Material. First Edition. 2016. pp. 63-66
Nivera, Gladys C., Lapinid, Minie Rose C. Grade 9 Mathematics Patterns and
Practicalities. Makati City: Salesiana BOOKS by Don Bosco Press, Inc. 2013
*Mathematics Grade 8 Learner's Module, FEP Printing Corporation, Pasig City
Oronce, Orlando. A. General Mathematics. Quezon City: Rex Bookstore, Inc.,2016.
Chen, Bryce 2017. Application of Inverse Functions [Video]. Youtube. https://www.
youtube.com/watch?v=VhaaaEvs--k

*DepED Material:
Mathematics Grade 8 Learner's Module
General Mathematics Learner’s Material

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