Gen Math m7
Gen Math m7
Gen Math m7
Quarter 1 – Module 7:
Representations of Rational
Functions
General Mathematics
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Quarter 1 – Module 7: Representations of Rational Functions
First Edition, 2020
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What I Need to Know
This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help you
represents rational function through table of values, graphs and equations. The
scope of this module permits it to be used in many different learning situations. This
module will guide you on how to see the essence of rational functions which we think
has no value in real life, but in reality, it is in everything that we do.
In this module, you will learn to represent a rational function in three different ways.
It is important that you apply the skills you have learned on how to represent a
function in the previous module. Good luck!
What I Know
Before studying this module, let us assess on what you already know about this
topic.
Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the chosen letter on a separate sheet of
paper.
1. Which family of function does the graph on the right belongs to?
a. Trigonometric
b. Logarithmic
c. Exponential
d. Rational
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𝑥−1
2. Complete the table using the equation f(x) = 𝑥+1
x 1 2 3 4
f(x) 0 1 1 ?
3 2
3
a.
5
5
b.
3
c. 3
d. 5
2𝑥+1
3. Which of the following table represents the function 𝑦 = 𝑥
?
a. x 1 2 3 4
y -1 -2 -3 -4
b. x 1 2 3 4
y 1 2 3 4
x 1 2 3 4
c.
y 3 5 7 9
2 3 4
d. x 1 2 3 4
y -3 5
-
7
- -
9
2 3 4
4. From the question in number 3, which represents the graph of the function
2𝑥+1
𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥
?
a. c.
b. d.
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5. Rational expression can be described as a function where either the numerator,
denominator or both have variable on it. Below are examples of rational expression
EXCEPT
3𝑥 3 +3𝑥+2
a.
2𝑥+4
𝑥 2 +4𝑥−2
b.
4
2
3𝑥
c.
𝑥−3
√𝑥+1
d.
3𝑥
𝑥
6. Which of the following the graph of 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥−2 using the values x= -2, -1, 0, 1, 2?
a.
c.
b. d.
𝑥 2−1
7. Using the rational function 𝑔(𝑥) = , what is the value of g(x) when x=4?
𝑥+1
(simplify the function first)
a. 3
b. -3
c. 5
d. -5
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For numbers 8-10, consider this situation
A cylindrical soft drink can is to be constructed so that it will have a volume of 21.6
cubic inches.
8. Write the total surface area A of the can as a function of r, where r is the radius of
the can in inches.
𝑟+2
a. 𝐴 =
𝑟+3
𝑟−2
b. 𝐴 =
𝑟+3
𝑟+2
c. 𝐴 =
𝑟−3
𝑟−2
d. 𝐴 =
𝑟−3
b. d.
Lina is doing mathematics tutorial for a summer job. For every tutorial, she charges
an initial fee of ₱500.00 per month, plus a constant fee of ₱200.00 for each hour of
tutorial.
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11. Which of the following equation best describes Lina’s fee for each of her
tutorials?
12. Which of the following table best represents Lina’s fee for each of her tutorials?
a. No of hours 1 2 3 4
Fee 200 400 600 800
b. No of hours 1 2 3 4
Fee 700 1200 1700 2200
c. No of hours 1 2 3 4
Fee 700 1400 2100 2800
No of hours 1 2 3 4
d. Fee 700 900 1100 1300
13. If Lina spends 15hours on a student and another 13 hours for another student
in a month, how much will she earn? Write an equation that will suit best the
situation
a. 𝑓𝑒𝑒 = [500 − 200(15)] + [500 − 200(13)]
b. 𝑓𝑒𝑒 = [500 + 200(15)] + [500 + 200(13)]
c. 𝑓𝑒𝑒 = [500(15) + 200] + [500(13) + 200]
d. 𝑓𝑒𝑒 = [500(15) − 200] + [500(13) − 200]
14. Which equation best describes the total number of students who attended the
SSG Election Meeting de Avance?
a. 𝑦 = [1200𝑥 + 20] + [1500𝑥 − 15]
b. 𝑦 = [1200 + 20𝑥] + [1500 − 15𝑥]
c. 𝑦 = [1200𝑥 − 20] + [1500𝑥 + 15]
d. 𝑦 = [1200 − 20𝑥] + [1500 + 15𝑥]
a. 𝑦 = 2700𝑥 + 5
b. 𝑦 = 2700 + 5𝑥
c. 𝑦 = 2700𝑥 − 5
d. 𝑦 = 2700 − 5𝑥
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Lesson
Representations of Rational
1 Functions
What’s In
a. table of Values
b. graph
c. equation
Solution:
For A, we will complete the table using the given information provided in the problem.
Since a vendor can wrap 4 dumplings per minute, we will add 4 dumplings for every
minute until we reach 32 dumplings.
Number of 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32
dumplings
wrapped
Minutes 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Using this table, we can say that the vendor was able to wrap 32 dumplings in 8
minutes.
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For B, let us use the data we have in A and plot these points in a Cartesian plane.
T= Time in Minutes
What’s New
Life is a Beach!
Pueblo por la Playa is a 12.5 hectare Mexican-inspired exclusive leisure club nestled
off the calm, clear waters of Pagbilao Quezon. The "Pueblo" offers the total leisure
and recreation experience for the entire family. Since it is an exclusive resort, it has
a membership fee. Pueblo Por La Playa charges a ₱300,000.00 annual fee, then
₱700.00 for each day you stay there. Find the average cost per day to stay in the
resort in 5, 10, 15 and up to 30 days. Graph the function to show whether it forms
a straight line or a curve.
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a. Define a formula for the average cost for every 5 days to stay in the resort f(x).
Hint: Since the problem ask for the average cost, use the formula in getting
an average
b. Based from the situation above, complete the following table to show the
average cost every 5 days.
X 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Y 0
Hint: Substitute the value of x in your equation
What is It
Definition
𝑝(𝑥)
Rational function is written in the form of 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑞(𝑥). It should follow the
following conditions; namely:
a. Define a formula for the average cost for every 5 days to stay in the resort f(x).
To define the formula, use the formula in getting the average cost.
Let the function be f(x). We can use the formula of getting an average. Average
𝑋
problems use the formula 𝐴 = 𝑁, where A= Average, X= cost, and s= number of
days
Let f(x) represents the average cost per day and x represent the number in days.
Note that ₱300,000.00 is a fixed price you need to pay plus the ₱700.00 per day
divided by the number of days (x). We will have,
300000 + 700(𝑥)
𝑓(𝑥) =
𝑥
Observe that it is similar to the structure of our original formula. Note that you will
be using a formula depending on the classification of problems given to you.
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b. For every 5 day stay in the resort, create a table of values showing the average
cost.
Solution: Make a table of values with x-values at 0, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30.
X 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Y 0 20,965 41,930 62,895 83,860 104,825 125,790
From the table, we can observe that the average cost of stay decreases as the
time increases. We can use a graph to determine if the points of this function follow
a curve or a line
By connecting the lines, we can clearly see that it follows a curve, thus a
Rational Function.
Example 2:
𝒙
𝒇(𝒙) =
𝒙+𝟐
a. Since we already have an equation, we can skip this part. Proceed with the
table of values
X -2 -1 0 1 2
f(x) Und -1 0 0.33 0.5
We can observe that the value of f(x) is undefined in when x= -2. It is because
when you substitute -2 in the function it will have an answer of zero whereas
in the definition of rational function, we cannot have a denominator equal to
zero.
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c. Plot the points in the Cartesian plane and determine whether the points
form a smooth curve or a straight line.
What’s More
In the following activities, read each situation carefully to solve each problem. Write
your answer on a separate sheet of paper.
Practice Activity 1
Represent this rational equation through table and graph. Identify whether the graph
forms a straight line or a curve.
𝒙+𝟑
𝒇(𝒙) =
𝒙+𝟏
a. Since we already have an equation, we can skip this part. Proceed with
letter b. Note that when given with a word problem, you cannot skip this
part.
x -2 -1 0 1 2
f(x) -1 undefined 3 2 5
3
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c. Plot the points in the Cartesian plane and determine whether the points
form a smooth curve or a straight line.
By plotting the points obtained in B we can get,
Independent Assessment 1
In order to join a voice lesson class, you pay a ₱1,500.00 pesos fee, then ₱500.00 for
each class you go to. What is the average cost per class? Graph the function to show
whether it forms a straight line or a curve.
Independent Assessment 2
Represent this rational equation through table and graph. Identify whether the graph
forms a straight line or a curve.
𝒙𝟐 + 𝟏
𝑷(𝒙) =
𝒙+𝟏
a. Equation
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b. Graph
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c. Table of values
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What I Can Do
Read and analyze the situation below then answer the question given.
Rational function is one of the functions that is underappreciated because they say
we cannot use it in real life. No. Rational function can be seen in most of our daily
activities, we just didn’t know it.
Basketball League
In an inter-barangay basketball league, the team from Hermana Fausta has won 12
out of 25 games, a winning percentage of 48%. We have seen that they need to win
8 games consecutively to raise their percentage to 60%. What will their winning
percentage if they win 10, 20, 30, 50, 100 games? Can they reach a 100% winning
percentage? (hint: try to substitute 300 games). Write your interpretation on the
space provided.
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Here are the steps to solve the problem and the rubric that will guide you in giving
the correct representations to the problem.
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1. Give the Appropriate
3 points
model or equation
2. Create a table of Values 3 points
3. Graph 4 points
4. Essay 5 points
Total 15 points
Assessment
Multiple Choice. Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the chosen letter on a
separate sheet of paper.
𝑝(𝑥)
1. It is in the form of f(x) = 𝑞(𝑥)
where p(x) and q(x) are polynomial functions and q(x)
is not equal to zero.
a. Rational Equality
b. Rational Inequality
c. Rational Function
d. None of these
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c. = 75
28+𝑥
19+𝑥
d. 18+𝑥
= 75
3. In order to get a college tennis scholarship, Martha needs to bring her winning
average to 80%. What is the number of matches she needs to win given that she
already won 19 out of 28?
a. 3
b. 4
c. 17
d. 22
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4. If he needed to decrease the acidity of the solution, which of the following is correct
function that would show the new acidity of the solution given x mL of water added?
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a. 𝑓(𝑥) = 300+𝑥
0.36
b. 𝑓(𝑥) =
300+𝑥
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c. 𝑓 (𝑥) = 300+𝑥
0.12
d. 𝑓(𝑥) = 300+𝑥
5. If Joel decided to decrease the acidity of the solution by adding 15 more than at
every interval, which table of values is correct?
X 1 2 3 4
a.
f(x) in % 11.43% 10.91% 10.43% 10%
X 1 2 3 4
b.
f(x) in % 0.1143% 0.1091% 0.1043% 0.10%
X 1 2 3 4
c. f(x) in % 3.81% 3.64% 3.48% 3.33%
X 1 2 3 4
d. f(x) in % 3.81% 3.64% 3.48% 3.33%
a. c.
b. d.
7. Which of the following is the correct table of values of the rational function
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𝑋
𝑓 (𝑥) = 𝑋+1?
x -1 0 1 x -1 0 1
a. c.
Un
Y 0 0.5 y -0.5 0 und
d
X -1 0 1
x -1 0 1
b. Y 0.5 und 0.5 d.
y -0.5 Und -0.5
X -2 -1 0 1 2
Y -1 Und 3 2 1.67
𝑥+1
a. 𝑦 =
𝑥+3
𝑥+3
b. 𝑦 =
𝑥+1
𝑥−3
c. 𝑦 = 𝑥+1
𝑥−1
d. 𝑦 =
𝑥+3
10. Which table of values satisfies the graph presented on the right side?
a. X -2 -1 0 1 2
Y 0 0.5 1 1.5 2
b.
X -2 -1 0 1 2
Y -2 -1 0 1 2
c. X -2 -1 0 1 2
Y 0 -0.5 -1 -1.5 -2
d. X -2 -1 0 1 2
Y 2 1 0 -1 -2
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11. Using values from -10 to 10 with an interval of 5. Which of the following best
describes the table of values of the function 𝑔(𝑥) = 2𝑥 3 + 4𝑥 − 19?
a. X -10 -5 0 5 10
g(x) 2021 251 -19 -289 -2059
b. X -10 -5 0 5 10
g(x) -2059 -289 -19 251 2021
c. X -10 -5 0 5 10
g(x) 2059 289 19 -251 -2021
d. X -10 -5 0 5 10
g(x) -2021 -251 19 289 2059
12. In a Bread and Pastry class, a certain recipe calls for 3 kgs of sugar for every 6
kgs of flour. If 60 kgs of this sweet has to be prepared, how much sugar is required?
Which equation satisfies the problem?
60+3
a. 𝑥 = 6(3)
6(3)
b. 𝑥 =
60+3
60(3)
c. 𝑥 = 6+3
6+3
d. 𝑥 = 60(3)
a. 20
b. 25
c. 30
d. 35
14. What is the average amount collected per group in his class? Formulate an
equation for this.
50−10𝑥
a. 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥
𝑥
b 𝑓 (𝑥) =
50+10𝑥
50+10𝑥
c. 𝑓 (𝑥) =
𝑥
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𝑥
d. 𝑓(𝑥) = 50−10𝑥
15. How much will be collected in each group for a period of 13weeks?
a. ₱170.00
b. ₱180.00
c. ₱190.00
d. ₱200.00
Additional Activities
𝑥 3 +3𝑥−5 1
a. 𝑔(𝑥) = 𝑥2
b. 𝑗(𝑡) = 𝑡 2−2𝑡+1
2. Using the data from the table of values, plot the points on the cartesian plane
and connect the points of
a. g(x) b. j(t)
An application of rational functions may involve the number of persons who can do
a task in a certain amount of time. We can handle these applications involving work
in a manner similar to the method we used to solve distance, speed, and time
problems. Work = Rate x Time. Suppose you can finish a report in 2 hours. Your
classmate can finish the same report in 4 hours. How long will it take to finish the
report if both of you work together? We have a saying that “Two heads are better
than one”, would you rather work alone or with a team? Why?
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What I Know What's More Assessment
Independent Activity 1
1. D 1500+500𝑥 1. C
A. 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥
2. A 2. B
B.
3. C x 1 2 3 4 5
3. C
4. B f(x) 2000 1250 1000 875 800 4. A
5. D C. 5. A
6. C 6. C
7. B 7. A
8. A 8. B
9. B 9. B
10.B 10.A
11.A Independent Activity 2 11.B
12.D A. 12.C
X -2 -1 0 1 2
13.C f(x) -6 Und 1 1 1.67 13.C
14.B 14.D
15.B 15.B
B.
Answer Key
References
Verzosa, Debbie Marie, et.al. 2016. General Mathematics: Learner’s Material, First
Edition. Philippines: Lexicon Press Inc.
Guinness World Records. 2011. Top 5 Records from the Philippines. Retrieved at
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