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General Mathematics
Quarter 1-Module 5
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Welcome!

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. It is here to help you master
the Exponential Function, Exponential Equation and Exponential Inequality. The scope of this
module permits it to be used in many different learning situations. The language used
recognizes the diverse vocabulary level of students. 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 find the inverse of the function;

2. solve problems involving inverse functions; and
3. evaluate inverse functions and interpret results.
4. distinguish logarithmic function, logarithmic equation, and logarithmic inequality; and
5. formulate own examples of exponential functions, equations, and inequalities.
6. identify the properties used in solving exponential equations and inequalities; and
7. solve exponential equations and inequalities.

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 What I Know
PRE-ASSESSMENT!

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 𝑓(𝑥) = 3𝑥2 + 5?

𝑥−5 𝑥+5 𝑥−5 𝑥+5
a. 𝑓 −1 (𝑥) = √ b. 𝑓 −1 (𝑥) = √ c. 𝑓 −1 (𝑥) = √ d. 𝑓 −1 (𝑥) = √
3 3 5 5

2. Which of the following is the inverse 𝑓(𝑥) = 5𝑥 − 2?

𝑥+5 𝑥−5 𝑥−2 𝑥+2
a. 𝑓 −1 (𝑥) = b. 𝑓 −1 (𝑥) = c. 𝑓 −1 (𝑥) = d. 𝑓 −1 (𝑥) =
2 2 5 5

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

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

5. 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 𝑓(𝑥) = 50𝑥. Find the inverse of the
function.
𝑥 𝑥 𝑥 𝑥
a. 𝑓 −1 (𝑥) = b. 𝑓 −1 (𝑥) = c. 𝑓 −1 (𝑥) = d. 𝑓 −1 (𝑥) =
25 50 75 100

6. What do you call an expression that is of the form 𝑎 ∙ 𝑏 𝑥−𝑐 𝑑, where 𝑎, 𝑏, 𝑐 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑑 are real
numbers and x is a variable?
a. Rational Algebraic Expression
b. Mathematical Expression
c. Exponential Expression
d. Logarithmic Expression

7. Which of the following expresses the relationship between two variables?

a. Exponential Equation
b. Exponential Inequality
c. Exponential Function
d. Exponential Expression
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8. Which of the following is commonly expressed as an independent variable?
a. 𝑦 b. 𝑥 c. 𝑓(𝑥) d. 𝑔(𝑥)

9. Which of the following is an exponential function?

a. 𝑦 = 9𝑥2 b. ℎ(𝑥) = 4x c. 2x+1 = 4 d. 3𝑥2 = 81

10.Which of the following is an exponential inequality?

a. (0.64) ≤ (0.8)x b. 3 > 27𝑥3 c. 102 ≥ 1000𝑥 d. 49 < 73

11. What should be considered in solving an exponential equation?

a. Bases on both sides must be the same.
b. Bases on both sides must be simplified.
c. Exponents on both sides must be the same.
d. Exponents on both sides must be simplified.

12. Which of the following describe the statement: If 𝑥1 ≠ 𝑥2 , then 𝑏 𝑥1 ≠ 𝑏 𝑥2 . Conversely, if

𝑥1 = 𝑥2 , then 𝑏 𝑥1 = 𝑏 𝑥2 ?
a. Addition Property of Equality
b. Multiplication Property of Equality
c. Distributive Property of Equality
d. One-to-one Property of Exponential Function

x+1
13. In solving for the value of the unknown variable in 4 = 16, what is the best thing to do
first?
a. Divide 16 by 4.
b. Multiply 4 by x+1.
c. Write x+1 as the exponent for both 4 and 16.
d. Express 16 as 42.

14. What is the first step in solving for x in the exponential inequality 2(5) x > 10?
a. Multiply 2 by 5.
b. Divide both sides by 2.
c. Divide both sides by 10.
d. Divide both sides by 5.

15.Which of the following is equivalent to 10 x - 5 > 100 x - 10?

a. 10(10)x - 5 > 100 x - 10
b. 10 x - 5 > 10 2x - 20
c. 1 x - 5 > 10 2x - 20
d. 1 x - 5 < 10 2x - 20

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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
5𝑥+1
1. 𝑔(𝑥) = 𝑥 5 − 3 E. 𝑦 =
9𝑥−4
𝑡
2. 𝑓(𝑥) = 7𝑥 + 10 G. 𝑦 =
3
4𝑥+1 𝑥2
3. ℎ(𝑥) = A. 𝑦 = ±√
9𝑥−5 5
9 9
4. 𝑘 = (𝑡 − 32) + 273.15 S. 𝑦 = (𝑘 − 273.15) + 32
5 5
3 𝑥+7
5 𝑤(𝑥) = 2𝑥 + 9 K. 𝑦 = √
2
𝑥+2 𝑥−9
6. 𝑡(𝑥) = S. 𝑦 =
3𝑥−5 2
5
7. 𝑟(𝑥) = |5𝑥 | D. 𝑦 = √𝑥 + 3
5𝑥+2
8. 𝑠(𝑥) = 2𝑥 3 − 7 M. 𝑦 =
3𝑥−1
𝑥−11
9. 𝑞(𝑥) = 3𝑥 − 5 N. 𝑦 =
5
𝑥+5
10. 𝑛(𝑥) = 5𝑥 + 11 I. 𝑦 =
3
3 𝑥−2
11. 𝑧(𝑥) = 3𝑡 R. 𝑦 =√
7
𝑥−10
R. 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.

_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
(c) Write an equation that converts dollar into peso.
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
(d) Write an equation that converts peso into dollar using the equation in (c).
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________

(e) Sketch and describe the graphs of the original function and its inverse. Write your answer
on a separate sheet of paper.
(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?
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________

(g) How important the conversion of currency in real-life situations?

_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________

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 are the amount in peso and dollar
50.85
respectively. For you to complete the table of values, you need to evaluate the function.
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 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
𝑦 = 𝑥.

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 𝑓 −1 (𝑥):
1. Replace 𝑓(𝑥) with 𝑦.
2. Interchange 𝑥 and 𝑦.
3. Solve for the new y from the equation in Step 2.
4. Replace the new 𝑦 with) 𝑓 −1 (𝑥): 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.

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:
To find the inverse, you need first to represent a model for the situation
Let 𝑥 be the number that you think of
𝑥 + 4 represents the statement “add four to the number”
(𝑥 + 4) 2 represents the statement “square the resulting number”
3(𝑥 + 4) 2 represents the statement “multiply the result by 3”
3(𝑥+4)2
represents the statement “divide the result by 2”
2
3(𝑥+4)2
Therefore, the model for the situation is 𝑓(𝑥) =
2
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To find the inverse.
3(𝑥+4)2
𝑦= Write 𝑓(𝑥) as y
2
3(𝑦+4)2
𝑥= Interchange x and y
2
2x = 4(y + 3)2 Multiply both sides by 2
2𝑥 1
= (𝑦 + 3)2 Multiply both sides by
4 4
2𝑥
√ = √(𝑦 + 3)2 Get the square root of both sides
4
2𝑥
√ = 𝑦+3
4
𝑥
√2 − 3 = 𝑦 Apply the addition property of equality
𝑥
Therefore, the inverse of the function is 𝑓 −1 (𝑥) = √ − 3
2
𝑥
(b) To find the original number, use the inverse of the function 𝑓 −1 (𝑥) = √ − 3, and evaluate
2
𝑓 −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.

Example 2
To convert from degrees Fahrenheit to Kelvin, the function is
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𝑘(𝑡) = (𝑡 − 32) + 273.25 where t is the temperature in Fahrenheit (Kelvin is the SI unit of
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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) = (𝑡 − 32) + 273.25
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We do not interchange the variables 𝑘 and 𝑡 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
5
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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 5
( ) 𝑘 − 273.15 = (𝑡 − 32)
5 9
( 9 5 )k – 273
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(𝑘 − 273.25) + 32 = 𝑡 Apply the addition property of equality
5
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Therefore, the inverse function is 𝑡(𝑘) = (𝑘 − 273.25) + 32 where k is the temperature in
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Kelvin

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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What’s More

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What I Have Learned

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What I Can Do

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 Lesson Exponential Functions, Equations
2 and Inequalities
What is the pride of your city or province? Are you aware of the natural sources of
income your city or province have? Have you ever thought of the pattern in the production of
some natural sources of income in your hometown? Are they increasing or declining quickly?
As a Senior High School learner and a concern citizen, that is one good thing you need to be
aware of.

What’s In
Anything that increases or decreases rapidly is said to be exponential. You have
learned in the previous module that there are a lot of real-life situations involving such
conditions. For instance, population growth, exponential decay, and compound interest. And
these situations depict the so-called exponential functions.
Recall that an exponential function with base b is of the form 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑏 𝑥 or 𝑦 = 𝑏 𝑥 ,
where 𝑏 > 0, but 𝑏 ≠ 1. Have you noticed anything with the exponent? How does it differ from
the exponents of some other functions? Good! The exponential function has exponents that
are variables. In the past lesson, you have learned that this exponent determines how fast a
function increases or decreases.

What’s New
Spot the Similarity and Difference!

Below are three expressions. Observe them and spot their similarities and differences.
(a) 3 𝑥−2 = 81 (b) 𝑦 = 4 𝑥 (c) 2 𝑥 ≥ 32

Questions:
1. What is the similarity of (a), (b), and (c)?
2. What is the similarity of (a) and (c)?
3. How do (a) and (c) differ from (b)?
4. How are (a) and (b) similar to each other?
5. How do (a) and (b) differ from (c)?
6. Can you recall which among them is an exponential function?
7. Which among the three is/are exponential expression/s?

As you have noticed, all the three givens are expressions involving variable as the
exponent (a) and (c) both involve one variable only, while (b) involves the relationship between
two variables. Nevertheless, (a) and (b) both use an equal sign. (b) however, it contains an
inequality symbol.
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 Recall that (b) is an exponential function since it shows the relation between dependent
variable y and independent variable x. Nevertheless, all three are exponential expressions,
including (a) and (c). It is so since all are expressions with a variable used as an exponent.

What Is It
From the previous activity, you have learned that there are other exponential
expressions aside from exponential function. Based on what you have observed in the
activity, they are those exponential expressions that do not involve a dependent variable
𝑦 𝑜𝑟 𝑓(𝑥). But taking a deeper look, you have noticed that these expressions can be further
classified into two – exponential equation and inequality. Let us now differentiate the three.
An exponential function is a function involving exponential expression showing a
relationship between the independent variable x and dependent variable 𝑦 𝑜𝑟 𝑓(𝑥).
Examples of which are 𝑓(𝑥) = 2𝑥+3 and 𝑦 = 102𝑥 .
On the other hand, an exponential equation is an equation involving exponential
expression that can be solved for all x values satisfying the equation. For instance, 121 =
11𝑥 and 3𝑥 = 9𝑥−2 .
Lastly, an exponential inequality is an inequality involving exponential expression
that can be solved for all x values satisfying the inequality. For example, 641/3 >
2𝑥 𝑎𝑛𝑑 (0.9)𝑥 > 0.81.
After learning the differences among the three exponential expressions, can you
give your own examples for each? What are they?

What’s More
Activity 2.1 Where Do They Belong?
Below is a list of exponential expressions. Classify each as to whether it is an exponential
function, equation, inequality, or does not belong to any of these three.

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Activity 2.2 Classify and Justify!

On the blank provided before each number, classify each exponential expression into an
exponential function, equation, inequality, or none of these three. Justify your decision in one
sentence for every item. Write the justification on the blanks provided below each given
expression.
___________________________1. 32𝑥 = 81
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
___________________________2. 𝑥 5 < 15𝑥 3
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________

1 𝑥
___________________________3. 5 > ( )
25
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________

___________________________4. ℎ(𝑥) = 63𝑥

_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________

___________________________5. 32 = 2𝑥+1
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________

What I Have Learned

Fill in the blanks of the following statements with the correct missing words or phrases.

1. An expression involving a rapid increase or decrease is said to be __________

________________________________.

2. The exponent of an exponential expression is a ___________________________

_______________ showing how fast the function increase or decrease.

3. When an exponential expression depicts a relationship between two variables, it

involves ____________________________.

4. An __________________________ can be solved for all x values of those involving

equations.

5. An exponential inequality is a/an ___________________ that can also be solved for

all values of x.
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 What I Can Do

Coordinate with authorities regarding the production rate of the natural sources
of income in your areas such as rice, coconut, or fish production.
Construct an exponential function corresponding to the production rate that you will be
given. Based on the exponential expression you formulated, how would you be able to
contribute in their promotion or restoration as a responsible citizen?
How would you promote your own city’s pride to others?
Try scoring your essay using the rubric below.

When you scored 9-12, send your work as a private message to some of your friends
residing in the same area where you are. Let them feel your appreciation of your local
officials’ service. At the same time, encourage them to support your local officials. But
when you scored 8 and below, try revising it first. Then, see to it that right after, you will
also motivate your friends to have the same concern as yours.

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 Lesson Solving Equations and
3 Inequalities
We are living in a diverse world. Differences among men exist. Things vary from each
other. Various decisions lead to several differing results. These differences, nevertheless, are
always present. In the same manner, in the previous module, we have learned that exponential
expressions may take various forms. And we have understood that despite their differences,
what is important is to know how to classify each accordingly and how to deal with them.

What’s In
Listed below are exponential expressions. Which are exponential functions?
exponential equations? exponential inequalities?

(a) 4𝑥 = 2𝑥+1 (d) 81 = 93𝑥 (g) 𝑦 = 𝑒 𝑥 (j) 𝑔(𝑥) = 6𝑥 3

𝑥−2 𝑥−4 2𝑥
(b)100 > 10 (e) 𝑓(𝑥) = 5 (h) (0.81) ≥ 0.9
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(c) 16𝑥 = 𝑥 (f) 27 < 3𝑥 (i) 25𝑥−2 = 53𝑥
Recall that an exponential expression can either be a function, an equation, or an
inequality. An exponential function is not intended to be solved as it simply shows relationship
between two variables. In the above list, (e) and (g) are both exponential functions. Why is (j)
not considered as one? Though it has two variables, yet it is not an exponential expression
since the exponent is not a variable.
Both exponential equation and inequality, on the other hand, are the ones whose x
values satisfying the given expressions, are meant to be solved. They both involve only one
variable. Among the expressions above, (a), (d), and (i) are exponential equations. They
are all exponential expressions with equations and are consisted of only one variable. How
about (c)? It is not even an exponential expression since its exponent is a constant. (b) and
(h) are the only exponential inequalities in the list. They are both exponential expressions
consisting of one variable only and with inequality symbols. (f) has inequality symbol, but
why can’t you consider it as exponential inequality? It is since its exponent is not a variable,
hence it is not an exponential expression.

What’s New
Raise It!
This time let us see how fast you can compute mentally and how smart your reasoning
power is. Just answer as fast as you can without looking at the solutions below. Ready? Let
us begin!
1. How many times do you have to multiply 4 by itself to obtain 64?
2. How will you write it in symbols?
3. What kind of mathematical expression is it?
4. How many times do you have to multiply 4 by itself so that the result will be greater
than 64?
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 5. How will you write the fourth question in symbols?
6. What kind of mathematical expression is being depicted by it?

Solutions:
1. Sounds like you find it easy. Correct, three times!
2. Expressing it in symbols, it is 4𝑥 = 64. Then, it becomes 4𝑥 = 64, based on your first
answer.
3. In the previous module, you have learned that 4𝑥 = 64 is an exponential equation
since it is an exponential expression with only one variable and involving an equation.
4. You might answer 5, 6, 7, 8, and so on. They are all correct. But actually, even non-
integers may be solutions as long as they are greater than 4. Hence the solution is x > 4.
5. Writing it in symbols, it is 4𝑥 > 64.
6. It is an exponential inequality since it involves an exponential expression with only
one variable and an inequality.

What Is It

In the previous activity you have been able to solve for the values of the unknown in
both exponential equation and inequality. Most probably you have successfully solved them
mentally. How do your solutions really work? Let us try to understand it further.

Solving Exponential Equation

One-to-one Property of Exponential Functions states that in 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑏 𝑥 , if 𝑥1 ≠ 𝑥2 , then

𝑏 𝑥1 ≠ 𝑏 𝑥2 . Conversely, if 𝑏 𝑥1 = 𝑏 𝑥2 , then 𝑥1 = 𝑥2 This property paves the way in
understanding how to solve exponential equation.

Example 1: Solve for the value of x in 4 𝑥+1 = 64.

Solution:
4 𝑥+1 = 4 3 Express 64 as 4 3 , in order for both sides of the equation to have same
bases.
𝑥+1=3 One-to-one Property of Exponential Functions states that if 𝑏 𝑥1 = 𝑏 𝑥2 ,
then 𝑥1 = 𝑥2 .
𝑥+1−1=3–1 Use Addition Property of Equality in order to solve for the value of x.
𝑥=2 Combine like terms.

Example 2: Solve for the value of x in 34𝑥 = 9 𝑥+1 .

Solution:
34𝑥 = 3 2(𝑥+1) Express 9 as 3 2 , in order for both sides of the equation to have same
bases.
4𝑥 = 2𝑥 + 2 One-to-one Property of Exponential Functions states that if 𝑏 𝑥1 = 𝑏 𝑥2 ,
then 𝑥1 = 𝑥2 .
4𝑥 − 2𝑥 = 2𝑥 + 2 − 2𝑥 Use Addition Property of Equality in order to solve for the value of x.
2𝑥 = 2 Combine like terms.
𝑥=1 Use Multiplication Property of Equality by multiplying both sides of the
equation by ½.

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Solving Exponential Inequality
Recall that in an exponential function 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑏 𝑥 , 𝑏 > 0 but 𝑏 ≠ 1. Now, the key to solving
exponential inequality is the fact that if 𝑏 > 1 and 𝑥1 > 𝑥2 , then 𝑏 𝑥1 > 𝑏 𝑥2 . Otherwise, if 0 < 𝑏 <
1, then 𝑏 𝑥1 < 𝑏 𝑥2 . Let us further make this clearer by considering the next examples.
Example 3: Solve for the values of x in 5𝑥 > 125 𝑥+8 .
Solution:
5𝑥 > 53( 𝑥+8) Express 125 as 5 3 , for both sides of the inequality to have same
bases.
𝑥 > 3𝑥 + 24 b = 5. It is a fact that if b > 1 and 𝑏 𝑥1 > 𝑏 𝑥2 ,
then 𝑥1 > 𝑥2 .
𝑥 − 𝑥 – 24 > 3𝑥 + 24 – 𝑥 – 24 Use Addition Property of Equality in order to solve for the
value of x.
-24 > 2x Combine like terms.
𝑥 < -12 Use Multiplication Property of Equality by multiplying both sides of the
equation by ½.
Hence, the solution to the exponential inequality 5𝑥 > 125 𝑥+8 is the set of all real numbers
less than – 12. In symbols, that is, 𝑥 < -12 or (−∞, −12).

What’s More
Activity 3.1 Who Has a Point? Observe each of the following pairs of solutions. Decide
whether anyone of them got the correct answer. Answer the sets of guide questions.

1. How did you check whether 3/2 and -1 are really solutions of the given exponential
equation?
2. Were Becca and Celia both correct or both wrong?
3. What is the difference between their solutions?
4. Did the difference affect the solutions? Why?
5. Did Becca and Celia both use the One-to-one Property of Exponential Function? How?

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6. Have you noticed any difference in the solutions? What is it?
7. Who used the property for exponential inequality? How did he use it?
8. Taking Hector’s solution, can 0 be a value of x?
9. Considering Dindo’s solution, will -2 make the inequality correct?
10.Were Hector and Dindo both correct? If not, whose work is right?

Activity 3.2 Find the Missing x! Solve for the values of x for each of the following
exponential equations and inequalities.

What I Have Learned

Fill in the blanks of the following statements with the correct missing words or phrases.

What I Can Do
When solving exponential equation and inequality, you look for values of the unknown
variable that would accurately fit in the exponential expression.
Similarly, you have a group of people where you perfectly fit. And you become the best
version of you when you are with those whom you originally belong. They are no more than
your own family. With them, you can show the true you, because you know they accept you
no matter what. From your family is where you first learn desirable traits towards your fellows.
What others see from you reflects how you were raised by your family. Write an essay of your
own experience showing your characters towards your peers that are instilled in you by your
family. Include also your own constructed and solved exponential equation or inequality that
would represent your shared experience. Try scoring your essay using the rubric below.

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 When you scored 9-12, share and read it aloud to your family and make them feel
appreciated. But when you scored 8 and below, try revising it first. Then see to it that right
after, you will also make your family proud after sharing it with them.

Assessment

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

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 Additional Activities

Formulate your own 5 examples for each of the following:

● Exponential function
● Exponential equation
● Exponential inequality

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What I What’s In What’s More Assessment
know
1. A Lesson 1 Lesson 1 1. B
2. D 1. D 1.1 2. A
3. B 2. R (a) answers may vary 3. A
4. A 3. E (b) Multiply the US dollars to the given exchange rate at 51.25 to 4. C
5. B 4. S obtain the amount in peso. 5. A
6. C 5. S (c) $ = 6. B
7. C 6. M (d) ₱(1000)=51,250 7. C
8. B 7. A ₱−1(1000) = 19.51 8. B
9. B 8. K 1.2. 9. C
10. A 9. I (a) 𝑓 −1 (𝑥) (b) 5 10. C
11. A 10. N 1.3 11. D
12. D 11. G (a) F=+32 (b) 68, 50, 41, 32 (c) 12. D
13. D Lesson 2 13. C
14. D 2.1 14. A
15. D Exponential Function Exponential Inequality 15. B
𝑔(𝑥) = 45𝑥 32𝑥−4 ≤ 16𝑥+2
𝑦 = 5𝑥−1 1 𝑥
𝑓(𝑥) = 2𝑥 6>൬ ൰
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𝑓(𝑥) = 5𝑥+2 100 > 102𝑥
Exponential Equation 27 < 3𝑥
36𝑥 = 6 None of these
64 = 2𝑥+2 𝑥 7 + 1 < 10𝑥 8
1 𝑥+2 1 𝑥 𝑦 = 𝑥5
൬ ൰ =൬ ൰ 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥 3
2 8
2.2
1. Exponential Function
It is an exponential expression involving equation with only 1
variable.
2. None of these
It is not an exponential expression.
3. Exponential Inequality
It is an exponential expression involving equation with only 1
variable.
4. Exponential Function
It is an exponential expression involving relationship between 2
variables.
5. Exponential Equation
It is an exponential expression involving equation with only 1
variable.
Lesson 3
3.1
By substituting each to x of the given.
They are both correct.
Becca used b=2, while Celia used b=4.
It did not, since both were correctly used as exponential form of
the given.
Yes, they both did. They both used same bases for both sides of
the equation, before equating their respective exponents.
Dindo interchanged the inequality symbol, while Hector used the
same symbol all throughout.
Dindo used the property. Since 0<b(0.5)<1, he interchanged the
inequality symbol. 0 cannot be.
-2 can be.
Only Dindo got it right.
3.2
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1. 𝑥 = 3 2. 𝑥 > 3
3. 𝑥 = 4 4. 𝑥 ≥ 1 5. 𝑥 = −1
Answer Key
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