General Mathematics
General Mathematics
( )( )
2 2
numerators will be the numerator of the 2𝑥 +𝑥−6 2𝑥 −3𝑥−20
=
resulting answer.
2 2
2𝑥 +7𝑥+5 𝑥 −2𝑥−8
1 2
(
(𝑥+2)(2𝑥−3)
= (2𝑥+5)(𝑥+1) )(
(𝑥−4)(2𝑥+5)
(𝑥+2)(𝑥−4) )
Example: Find the sum of 𝑥+3 and 𝑥−5 . 2𝑥−3
=
𝑥+1
Solution:
(a) The LCD of the two fractions is (x+3)(x-5) or
2
𝑥 − 8𝑥 + 15.
(b) Rewrite as equivalent fractions:
.
𝑥−5 2(𝑥−3)
2 + 2
𝑥 −8𝑥+15 𝑥 −8𝑥+15
.
3𝑥−11
(c) Resulting answer: 2
𝑥 −8𝑥+15
Composite Functions are when the output of one To solve a rational equation:
function is used as the input of another. The process (a) Eliminate denominators by multiplying each
of obtaining a composite function is called function term of the equation by the LCD.
composition. (b) Solve the resolving equation.
Examples:
f(x) = x2 + 6
1.) <
2 5
g(x) = 2x – 1 𝑥 𝑥−3
2
2.) ≠
5 𝑥 +4𝑥−8
2
(f ∘ g) (x) = (2x – 1) + 6 𝑥−3
2
𝑥+2
3.) >
𝑥 +4𝑥−8 2
(f ∘ g) (x) = (2x – 1) (2x – 1) + 6 𝑥+2 𝑥
(f ∘ g) (x) = 4x2 – 4x + 1 + 6
(f ∘ g) (x) = 4x2 – 4x + 7 To solve a rational inequality:
(a) Rewrite the inequality as a single rational
expression on the left side and 0 on the right
RATIONAL EXPRESSIONS side.
(b) Determine the critical points—the x-values
A rational expression is an expression that can be which can make the rational expression zero
written as a ratio of two polynomials. or undefined.
(c) Use the critical points to divide the number
Examples: line into intervals.
1.)
2
(d) Test a value in each interval by choosing any
𝑥
point in that interval and using it as a test
2.)
5
𝑥−3
2
point.
3.)
𝑥 +4𝑥−8
(e) Construct a table of signs to determine the
𝑥+2
sign of the function in each interval.
(f) Determine the intervals where the inequality
RATIONAL EQUATIONS is correct. Also check if the critical points
are parts of the solution.
A rational equation is An equation involving rational (g) Write the solution in interval notation.
expressions.
𝑥−1
Example: Solve the inequality: 𝑥+3
≥ 0
Examples: Solution:
1.) =
9 5
𝑥 𝑥−3
Rewrite the inequality as a single rational
2 expression on the left side and 0 on the right
2.) - =
𝑥 +10𝑥−8 5 2
𝑥+1 𝑥+3 𝑥+3 side. Our inequality is already in this form.
2
3.) = +
5 2 𝑥 +4𝑥−8
𝑥−9 𝑥−1 𝑥+4 𝑥−1
𝑥+3
≥ 0
(a)
(b) Determine the critical points. Here, the (g) Write the solution in interval notation.
rational expression will be zero for x = 1 and
undefined for x = –3. (−∞,−3)∪[1,∞) - FINAL ANSWER
solutions.
x 10 12 14 16 18 20
The first critical point x=1, when substituted s(x) 10 8.33 7.14 6.25 5.56 5
to the inequality, makes the whole rational
expression 0. So, 1 is part of the solution and From the table we can observe that the speed
we will mark it with a bracket. decreases with time. We can use a graph to
determine if the points on the function follow a
Meanwhile, the critical point x=−3 makes the smooth curve or a straight line.
whole rational expression undefined, so it
must be excluded from the solution and we
mark it with a parenthesis.
GRAPHING RATIONAL FUNCTIONS ONE-TO-ONE FUNCTIONS
PROPERTIES
OF RATIONAL HOW TO GET
FUNCTIONS one-to-one not one-to-one
x-intercept Evaluate the function at y=0.
y-intercept Evaluate the function at x=0. INVERSE OF ONE-TO-ONE FUNCTIONS
vertical Determine which values can
asymptote make the denominator zero.
Inverse functions (f-1), in the most general sense,
This is to be denoted as a.
are functions that "reverse" each other.
If this value of a does not
* The importance of one-to-one functions is due to
make the numerator zero, then
the fact that these are the only functions that
it is the vertical asymptote.
have an inverse.
* If a function is many-to-one, the process to
Express it as an equation; x=a.
reverse it would require many outputs from one input,
horizontal Let n be the degree of the
thus contradicting the definition of a function.
asymptote numerator and m the degree of
the denominator.
To find the inverse of a one-to-one function:
(a) Replace all f(x) with y.
If n = m, the horizontal
𝑎 (b) Interchange the x and y variables.
asymptote is 𝑦 = 𝑏
, where a is (c) Solve for y in terms of x.
the leading coefficient of the
numerator and b is the leading Example:
coefficient of the denominator. 1. Find the inverse of f(x) = 2x + 7.
Examples:
1. Find x: 3x+1 = 35
2. Find x: 4x = 2
● The graph of y = f(–x) is the reflection about
Solution: the y-axis of the graph of y = f(x).
1. Since both sides of the equation have the
same base, we can use the One-to-One
Property to work on the exponents.
3x+1 = 35
x+1 = 5
x = 5-1
x=4
➔ The domain is the set of all real numbers. ● The graph of y = f(x – k) is a horizontal shift
➔ The range is the set of all positive real of k units to the right (if k > 0) or k units to
numbers. the left (if k < 0) of the graph of y = f(x).
➔ It is a one-to-one function. It satisfies the
Horizontal Line Test.
➔ The y-intercept is 1. There is no x-intercept.
➔ The horizontal asymptote is the line y = 0 (or
the x-axis). There is no vertical asymptote.
➔ The function is increasing if b > 1, and is
decreasing if 0 < b < 1.
Examples:
REPRESENTING REAL-LIFE SITUATIONS USING 1. The half-life of a substance is 400 years.
EXPONENTIAL FUNCTIONS How much will remain after 600 years if the
initial amount was 200 grams?
2. Robert invested P30,000 after graduation. If
Population growth formula: the average interest rate is 5.8%
𝑡
𝑇 compounded annually, how much will the
𝑦 = 𝑦0(2) money be in 15 years?
y0 = original population Solution:
y = new population 1. y0 = 200 g
t = time y = ??
T = constant population growth time t = 600 years
T = 400 years
600 𝑦𝑒𝑎𝑟𝑠
● The half-life of a radioactive substance is 1 400 𝑦𝑒𝑎𝑟𝑠
𝑦 = 200 𝑔( )
the time it takes for half of the substance to 2
1. Common logarithms
The natural exponential function is the function in ➢ from Henry Briggs. AKA Briggsian logarithm.
the form f(x)=ex where e is an irrational number ➢ are logarithms that use the symbol “log”.
whose value is approximately 2.71828. ➢ logx is a short notation for log10x.
➢ if base is not indicated, it is 10.
1. 𝑙𝑜𝑔𝑏1 = 0
𝑥 Simple interest remains constant throughout the
2. 𝑙𝑜𝑔𝑏𝑏 = 𝑥 investment term. In compound interest, the interest
example: from the previous year also earns interest. Thus, the
log464 = log443 = 3 interest grows every year.
𝑙𝑜𝑔𝑏𝑥
3. 𝐼𝑓 𝑥 > 0, 𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑛 𝑏 = 𝑥 Definition of terms:
example:
𝑙𝑜𝑔52
5 = 2 ★ Interest (I)
○ amount paid or earned for the use of
money.
LAWS OF LOGARITHMS ★ Simple Interest (Is)
○ interest that is computed on the
principal and then added to it.
1. 𝑙𝑜𝑔𝑏(𝑢𝑣) = 𝑙𝑜𝑔𝑏𝑢 + 𝑙𝑜𝑔𝑏𝑣
★ Compound Interest (Ic)
example: ○ interest is computed on the principal
log2(3x) = log23 + log2x and also on the accumulated past
interests.
2. 𝑙𝑜𝑔𝑏(𝑢/𝑣) = 𝑙𝑜𝑔𝑏𝑢 − 𝑙𝑜𝑔𝑏𝑣 ★ Principal (P)
○ amount of money borrowed or
example:
invested on the origin date.
log3(4/5) = log34 – log35
★ Rate (r)
𝑛 ○ annual rate, usually in percent,
3. 𝑙𝑜𝑔𝑏𝑢 = 𝑛 * 𝑙𝑜𝑔𝑏𝑢 charged by the lender, or rate of
example: increase of the investment.
log536 = log562 = 2log56 ★ Time or term (t)
○ amount of time in years the money is
Change-of-base formula: borrowed or invested; length of time
Any logarithmic expression can be expressed as a between the origin and maturity
quotient of two logarithmic expressions with a dates.
common base. Let a, b, and x be positive real ★ Maturity value or future value (F)
numbers, with a ≠ 1, b ≠ 1: ○ amount after t years that the lender
receives from the borrower on the
maturity date.
★ Repayment date or maturity date
example:
○ date on which the money borrowed or
log64 (change to base 2)
𝑙𝑜𝑔24 loan is to be completely repaid.
𝑙𝑜𝑔64 = 𝑙𝑜𝑔26 ★ Origin or loan date
○ date on which money is received by
the borrower.
PROPERTIES OF LOGARITHMIC FUNCTIONS ★ Lender or creditor
○ person (or institution) who invests the
1. The domain is the set of all positive numbers, money or makes the funds available.
or {x ∈ ℝ | x > 0}. ★ Borrower or debtor
2. The range is the set of all positive real ○ person (or institution) who owes the
numbers. money or avails of the funds from the
3. It is a one-to-one function. It satisfies the lender.
Horizontal Line Test.
4. The x-intercept is 1. There is no y-intercept.
5. The vertical asymptote is the line x = 0 (or
the y-axis). There is no horizontal asymptote.
SIMPLE INTEREST COMPOUNDING MORE THAN ONCE A YEAR
● formula:
𝐼𝑠 = 𝑃𝑟𝑡 Definition of Terms:
According to payment interval and interest period: A General Ordinary Annuity is a general annuity in
a. Simple Annuity - an annuity where the which the periodic payment is made at the end of the
payment interval is the same as the interest payment interval.
period.
b. General Annuity - an annuity where the Examples of general annuity:
payment interval is not the same as the 1. Monthly installment payment of a car, lot, or
interest period. house with an interest rate that is
compounded annually.
According to time of payment: 2. Paying a debt semi-annually when the interest
a. Ordinary Annuity (or Annuity Immediate) – is compounded monthly.
a type of annuity in which the payments are
made at the end of each payment interval. ● When solving for an equivalent rate, it is
b. Annuity Due – a type of annuity in which the suggested that you use at least six decimal
payments are made at the beginning of each places, or the exact value.
payment interval.
A cash flow is a term that refers to payments
According to duration: received (cash inflows) or payments or deposits made
a. Annuity Certain – an annuity in which (cash outflows). Cash inflows can be represented by
payments begin and end at definite times. positive numbers and cash outflows can be
b. Contingent Annuity – an annuity in which the represented by negative numbers.
payments extend over an indefinite (or
indeterminate) length of time. The fair market value or economic value of a cash
flow (payment stream) on a particular date refers to
a single amount that is equivalent to the value of the
SIMPLE ANNUITY
payment stream at that date. This particular date is
called the focal date.
★ Term of an annuity (t)
○ time between the first payment
interval and last payment interval. DEFERRED ANNUITY
★ Regular or Periodic payment (R)
○ the amount of each payment. Deferred Annuity – an annuity that does not begin
★ Amount (Future Value) of an annuity (F) until a given time interval has passed.
○ sum of future values of all the
payments to be made during the Period of Deferral – time between the purchase of
entire term of the annuity. an annuity and the start of the payments for the
𝑛
(1+𝑗) −1 deferred annuity.
○ 𝐹= 𝑅 , where j is the
𝑗
interest rate per period and n is the Present Value of a Deferred Annuity:
number of payments. 1−(1+𝑗)
−(𝑘+𝑛) −𝑘
1−(1+𝑗)
★ Present value of an annuity (P) 𝑃 = 𝐹 𝑗
− 𝑅 𝑗
○ sum of present values of all the where:
payments to be made during the R is the regular payment
entire term of the annuity. j is the interest rate per period
−𝑛
1−(1+𝑗) n is the number of payments
○ 𝑃 = 𝑅 𝑗 k is the number of conversion periods in the
deferral
BONDS
STOCKS AND BONDS
➔ are interest bearing security which promises
to pay an amount of money on a certain
STOCKS maturity date.
➔ are shares in the ownership of the company. ➔ Unlike the stockholders, bondholders are
Owners of stocks may be considered as part lenders to the institution which may be a
owners of the company. government or private company. Bondholders
➔ There are two types of stocks: common stock do not vote in the institution’s annual meeting
and preferred stock. Both will receive but are the first to claim in the institution’s
dividends or share of earnings of the earnings.
company. Dividends are paid first to ➔ On the maturity date, the bondholders will
preferred shareholders. receive the face amount of the bond. Aside
➔ Stocks can be bought or sold at its current from the face amount due on the maturity
price called the market value. When a person date, the bondholders may receive coupons ,
buys some shares, the person receives a usually done semi-annually, depending on the
certificate with the corporation’s name, coupon rate stated in the bond certificate.
owner’s name, number of shares and par value
per share. Definition of Terms:
Definition of Terms: Given a proposition, its truth table shows all its
possible truth values. A truth table involving n
★ Business Loan numbers of propositions has 2n rows.
○ money lent specifically for a business
purpose. It may be used to start a Examples:
business or to have a business 1. If a proposition has two possible truth values,
expansion. a proposition p would have the following truth
★ Consumer Loan table:
○ money lent to an individual for p
personal or family purposes. T
★ Collateral F
○ assets used to secure the loan. It may 2. The truth table for propositions p and q is as
be real-estate or other investments. follows:
★ Term of the Loan p q
○ time to pay the entire loan. T T
★ Amortization Method T F
○ method of paying a loan (principal and
F T
interest) on installment basis, usually
F F
of equal amounts at regular intervals.
★ Mortgage
○ a loan, secured by a collateral, that LOGICAL OPERATORS
the borrower is obliged to pay at
specified terms.
The negation of a proposition is denoted by ~p, read
★ Chattel Mortgage
as “not p”.
○ a mortgage on a movable property.
★ Outstanding Balance
Examples: State the negation of the following
○ any remaining debt at a specified
propositions.
time.
1. n1: 2 is an odd number.
2. n2: The tinikling is the most difficult dance.
One method to compute the outstanding balance is to
3. n3: Everyone in Visayas speaks Cebuano.
get the present value of all remaining payments. This
method is called the prospective method.
Answers:
1. ~n1: It is not true that 2 is an odd number, or
2 is an even number.
LOGIC 2. ~n2: The tinikling is not the most difficult
dance.
3. ~n3: Not everyone in Visayas speaks Cebuano.
PROPOSITIONS
The conjunction of the propositions p and q is
denoted by p ∧ q, read as “p and q”. The propositions
A proposition is a declarative sentence that is either
p and q are called conjuncts. The conjunction p ∧ q is
true or false, but not both. Propositions are usually
true only when both conjuncts and are true.
denoted by small letters. If a proposition is true,
then its truth value is true, which is denoted by T;
p q p∧q
otherwise, its truth value is false, which is denoted
T T T
by F.
T F F
A compound proposition is a proposition formed from F T F
a simpler proposition using logical connectors or some F F F
combination of logical connectors.
The disjunction of the propositions p and q is
denoted by p ∨ q, read as “p or q”. The propositions p
and q are called disjuncts. The disjunction p ∨ q is
false only when both conjuncts and are false.
p q p∨q
T T T
T F T
F T T
F F F
p q 𝑝→𝑞
T T T
T F F
F T T
F F T
p q 𝑝↔𝑞
T T T
T F F
F T F
F F T