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Mathematics
Quarter 1 Week 2 – Module 2
Solving Quadratic Equations
Lesson

2 Solving Quadratic Equations

Pre-Assessment

Directions: Find out how much you already know about this module. Choose the
letter of the correct answer.

1. What method can we use to solve a quadratic equation that can be written in
the form x2 = r?
A. Quadratic Formula C. Extracting Square Roots
B. Factoring D. Completing the Square
2. Which of the following states that if the product of two real numbers is zero,
then either of the two is equal to zero or both numbers are equal to zero?
A. Multiplication Property C. Identity Property
B. Zero Product Property D. Transitive Property
3. In the equation x2 + 5x – 14 = 0, the solutions are _______________.
A. 7 and -2 B. -7 and 2 C. 7 and 2 D. -7 and -2
4. The roots of 4x2 + 12x – 16 = 0 are _______________.
A. 8 and -2 B. -4 and 1 C. 4 and -1 D. -8 and 2
5. In the equation x2 +121 = 22x, the roots are _______________.
A. 9 and -9 B. 12 and -12 C. 11 and 11 D. 8 and 13
6. Find the solutions of the equation x2 - 5x = 14.
A. 7 and -2 B. -7 and 2 C. 7 and 2 D. -7 and -2
7. Find the solutions of the equation x2 - 3x – 40 = 0.
A. -5 and -8 B. 5 and -8 C. -5 and 8 D. 5 and 8
8. Solve for x in the equation x2 + x = 12.
A. 6 and -2 B. -3 and -4 C. - 4 and 3 D. -2 and 6
9. In the equation 2x2 -2x – 12 = 0, the values of x are _______________.
A. -6 and 2 B. -3 and 4 C. - 4 and 3 D. -2 and 3
10. Solve for x in the equation x2 = 256 by extracting square roots.
A. 14 and -14 B. 23 and -23 C. 16 and -16 D. 18 and -18
11. Solve by extracting square roots: 2x2 = 162
A. 7 and -7 B. 9 and -9 C. 9 and -11 D. 11 and -11
12. In the equation x2 + 18x + 81 = 0, the roots are _______________.
 A. 8 and -8 B. - 9 and - 9 C. 9 and 8 D. 9 and 9
13. In the equation x2 – 5x – 14 = 0, the solutions are _______________.
A. 7 and -2 B. -7 and 2 C. 7 and 2 D. -7 and -2
14. The roots of 4x2 + 12x – 16 = 0 are?
A. 8 and -2 B. - 4 and 1 C. 4 and -1 D. -8 and 2
15. In the equation x2 + 64 = 16x, the roots are _______________.
A. 9 and -9 B. 12 and -12 C.11 and 11 D. 8 and 8
16. In the equation 4x2 - 16x + 12 = 0, one of its roots is _______________.
A. 3 B. 4 C. -3 D. 2
17. In the equation x2 - 8x + 15 = 0, the solutions are_______________.
A. 3 and -3 B. 5 and -3 C. 5 and 3 D. -5 and -3
18.In the equation x2 – 2x = 7, the solutions are_______________.

A. 1+ and 1- C. 1+ and 1-

B. 3+ and 3 - D. 1+ and 1-
19.In the equation x2 + 14x = 32, the solutions are?
A. 9 and 2 B. 2 and -16 C. -9 and -2 D. -2 and 16
20.In the equation x2 - 6x - 11 = 0, the solutions are?

A. 3+ and 3 - C. 3+ and 3
B. 3+ and 3 - D. 3+ and 3 -

Lesson
Solving Quadratic Equations
2a by Extracting Square Roots
What I Need to Know
Solving quadratic equations by extracting square roots is one of the four methods in
solving quadratic equations. In this lesson, you are expected to learn the steps on
how to solve quadratic equations by extracting square roots, solve quadratic
equations by extracting square roots and apply its properties.

What’s In
Activity 1: Extract Me Please!
Directions: Determine the square roots of the following radicals. Answer carefully
the questions that follow.

Process Questions:
a. How did you find each square root?
b. How many square roots do these numbers have?
c. Does a negative number have a square root? Why or why not?
d. Which of these numbers are rational numbers?
e. Which of these are irrational numbers?

Activity 2: Notice My Roots!!!

Directions: Give the square roots of each numbers in the box and answer the
questions below.

, , , , , and .
 1. What kind of numbers do we have in this activity?
2. How did you find the square roots of irrational numbers?

Activity 4: I am Quadratic!!!
Directions: Use the quadratic equations below to answer the questions that follow.

x2= 81 b2– 49=0 3c2– 75=0

1. Compare the three equations and make a statement to describe them.

2. Solve each quadratic equation using any method you can think of.
3. How will you know whether the values you obtained from solving really satisfy the
equation?

Activity 5: Real or Not Real

Directions: Find the solutions of each of the following quadratic equations and
answer the questions that follow.

x 2 = 16 x 2 + 10 = 10 x 2 + 20 = 16

1. How did you obtain the solutions of each equation?

2. Which of the equations have two solutions? Are the solutions real or not real?
3. Which of the equations have only one solution? Is the solution real or not real?
4. Which of the equations have no real solution? Why do you say so?
5. What conclusion can you make base on what you have observed with the
obtained solutions?
 What Is It
Quadratic Equations that can be written in the form x2 = r, where r could be any real
number, can be solved by the method called Extracting Square Roots.
This method is used with the following properties as a guide:

Property 1. If r > 0, then x2= r has two real solutions or roots: x = .

Example 1: Find the solutions of the equation x2 – 36 = 0 by extracting square

roots.

Solutions: x2 – 36 = 0
Rewrite x2 – 36 = 0 in the form x2 = r by
adding both sides of the equation by 36.

x2 – 36 + 36 = 0 +36 x2
= 36

x2 = 36 x2 = 36
Since r = 36 which is greater than 0 (r >
0), we need to use Property 1 which x=
states “ If r > 0, then x2 = r has two real x= x=6
solutions or roots: x = ” to find the or x = - 6
values of x that will make the equation x2
– 36 = 0 true.

To check if the values we obtained is correct, we just substitute the values of x in the
original equation.

Checking:

For x = 6: For x = - 6 x2 – 36 0 x2 – 36 0

( 6 )2 – 36 0 (- 6 )2 – 36 0

36 – 36 0 36 – 36 0
 0 = 0 0 = 0
Both values of x satisfy the given equation.
Thus x2 – 36 = 0 is true when x = 6 and x = -6.
Answer: The equation x2 – 36 = 0 has two solutions: x = 6 and x = -6.

Note: A quadratic equation can have two or only one real

solution(s).
In some cases, it can also have no real solutions.

Property 2. If r = 0, then x2= r has one real solution or root: x = 0.

Example 2: Solve the equation m2 = 0.

Solutions: m 2= 0
The equation m2 = 0 is already in
the form x2= r.

Since r = 0, we need to use the

second
Property 2 which states “If r = 0,
then x2 = r has one real solution or
root: x = 0.” That is, m = 0.

To check, we substitute the value of m in the original equation.

Checking:
For m = 0:
m2 0

(0)2 0

0 = 0

Answer: The equation m 2 = 0 has only one solution which is x = 0.

 Property 3. If r < 0, then x2= r has no real solutions or roots.

Example 3: Find the roots of the equation x2 + 9 = 0.

Solutions:
Rewrite x2 + 9 = 0 in the form x2 = r by
adding both sides of
the equation by -9. x2 + 9 = 0 x2 + 9 – 9 = 0 –
9 x2 = - 9

Since r = - 9 which is less than 0 (r < 0), Answer: The equation x2 + 9 = 0 has
we need to use Property 3 which states no real solutions or roots.
“If r < 0, then x2= r has no real solutions
or roots”. Because there is no real
number that gives - 9 when squared.

In the next example, other mathematical concepts you previously learned are used
along with the property needed to solve the quadratic equation by extracting square
roots. Study the steps to help you with the activities that follow.
 Example 4: Find the solutions of the equation ( x – 3) 2 – 81 = 0.

Solutions :

To solve (x – 3) 2 – 81 = 0 , add 81
( x – 3) 2 – 81 + 81 = 0 + 81
to both sides of the equation and
simplify.
(x – 3) 2 = 81

Extract the square roots of both sides of

the equation.
( x – 3) =

The result gives us two equations:

x – 3 = 9 and x – 3 = - 9
x – 3 = 9 , x – 3= -9

Solve each equation to find the solutions. For x – 3 = 9 x For x – 3 = - 9, x

–3+3=9+3 – 3 + 3 = -9 + 3
x = 12 x = -6

To check, substitute the values of x in the original equation.

Checking:
For x = 12 For x = - 6

(x – 3)2 – 81 0 (x – 3)2 – 81 0

(12 - 3)2 – 81 0 (-6 - 3)2 – 81 0

(9)2 – 81 0 (-9)2 – 81 0

81 – 81 0 81 – 81 0
0 = 0 0 = 0
Both values of x satisfy the given equation.

The equation (x – 3)2 – 81 = 0 is true when x = 12 and x = -6.

 Therefore, the equation (x – 3)2 – 81 = 0 has two solutions: x = 12 and x = - 6.

What’s More
Activity 6: Label and Dig Me Out!
Directions: Solve each of the following quadratic equations by extracting square
roots. Label every steps of your solution with the steps of solving by extracting
square roots as presented previously in the examples.

1. x2 – 100 = 0
4. x2 =
2. x2 = 121 5. (x – 2)2 – 4 = 0
3. 2x2 = 50

What I Have Learned

Activity 7: Strengthen Your Understanding!
Directions: Read and analyze each item below. Provide a solution is necessary.
Write your answer in your Mathematics notebook.

1. Give examples of quadratic equations that can be solved by extracting the root
with
a. two real solutions
b. one real solution
c. no real solution.
2. Were the steps of solving quadratic equations by extracting square roots
helpful to you? Why?
Summary
This lesson was about solving quadratic equations by extracting square roots. The
lesson provided you with opportunities to describe quadratic equations and solve
these by extracting square roots. You were also able to find out how such equations
are illustrated in real life. Moreover, you were given the chance to demonstrate your
understanding of the lesson by doing practical tasks. Your understanding of this
lesson and other previously learned mathematics concepts and principles will enable
you to learn about the wide applications of quadratic equations in real life.
 Lesson
Solving Quadratic Equations
2b by Factoring

What I Need to Know

Start Lesson 2b of this module by assessing your knowledge of the different mathematics
concepts previously studied and your skills in performing mathematical operations. These
knowledge and skills will help you understand solving quadratic equations by factoring. If you
find any difficulty in answering the exercises, seek the assistance of your teacher or peers or
refer to the modules and lessons you have gone over earlier. You may check your answers
with your teacher.

What’s In
Activity 1: Deal with my Factor!
Directions: Factor each of the following polynomial expressions and answer the
questions that follow.
1. 2x2 – 6x 4. 4t2 + 8t + 4
2. -3x2 + 21x 5. 4x2 - 9
3. x2 -10x + 24 6. 2y2 – 3y – 14
Process Questions:
a. How did you factor each polynomial expression?
b. What factoring technique did you use to come up with the factors of each
polynomial expression? Justify your method or technique.
c. How did you check if the factors you obtained are correct?
d. Which of the polynomial expressions you find difficult to factor? Why?
 What’s New
Activity 2: My Zero Products!
Directions: Use the equations inside the box to answer the questions that follow.

x–2=0 x – 9= 0 ( x- 2) (x – 9) = 0

1. How would you compare the three equations?

2. What value(s) of x would make each equation true?
3. How would you know if the value of x that you got satisfies each equation?
4. Compare the solutions of the given equations and state your observation.
5. Are the solutions of x – 2 = 0 and x – 9 = 0 the same as the solutions of (x –
2 ) (x – 9) = 0? Why?
6. How will you interpret the meaning of (x – 2 ) (x – 9) = 0?

What Is It
Some quadratic equations can be solved easily by factoring. These type of quadratic
equations is said to be factorable. To solve such quadratic equations, the following
steps can be followed:
1. Transform the quadratic equation into standard form if necessary.
2. Factor the quadratic expression.
3. Apply the zero product property by setting each factor of the quadratic
expression equal to 0.

Zero Property Property

If the product of two real numbers is zero, then either of the two is equal to zero or
both numbers are equal to zero
 4. Solve each resulting equation to get the value of the variable.
5. Check the values of the variable obtained by substituting each in the
original equation.

Example 1: Find the solutions of x2 + 7x = - 6 by factoring.

Steps Solutions

1. Transform the equation into

x2 + 7x = - 6 x2 + 7x +6 = 0
standard form ax2 +bx +c = 0.

2. Factor the quadratic expression.

x2 + 7x + 6 = 0 (x + 6) (x +1) = 0

Recall: A quadratic trinomial is a product

of two binomials. Thus, we can check if
the factor (x + 6) (x +1) is the right factor.
If it is, we should get x2 + 7x + 6 after
applying FOIL method.

3. Apply the zero product property by

setting each factor of the quadratic
(x + 6) (x +1) = 0
expression equal to 0.
x + 6 = 0 , x +1 = 0
4. Solve each resulting equation to get x+6=0x+- x +1 = 0
the value of the variable 6=0–6x=
x+1–1=0–1x
-6
=-1

5. Check to determine if the values are Checking:

correct by substituting it from the
original equation.
For x = -6: For x = -1:
x2 + 7x -6
x2 + 7x -6
(-6) + 7(-6)
2
-6 (-1)2 + 7(-1) -6
36 – 42 -6 1 – 7 -6
 
-6 =-6 -6 =-6
Both values of x satisfy the given equation.
Thus x2 + 7x = - 6 is true when x = -6 and x = -1.
Answer: The equation x2 + 7x = - 6 has two solutions: x = - 6 and x = -1.

Example 2: Factor 4x2 – 9 = 0 and solve for x.

Steps Solutions
1. Transform the equation into
standard form ax2 +bx +c = 0. 4x2 – 9 = 0

In this case, the quadratic equation is

already in standard form.

2. Factor the quadratic expression. 4x2 – 9 = 0 (2x – 3)(2x + 3) = 0

Recall: The expression x2 – y2 is a

Difference of Two Squares and its
factor is the expression ( x – y ) ( x + y ).
In this case, we can rewrite 4x2 – 9 to
(2x)2 – 32 which is an example of a
difference of two squares. Hence, its
factor is (2x – 3)(2x + 3).

3. Apply the zero product property by (2x – 3) (2x + 3) = 0

setting each factor of the quadratic
2x – 3 = 0 , 2x + 3 = 0
expression equal to 0.
4. Solve each resulting equation to get
the value of the variable 2x + 3 = 0
2x – 3 = 0
2x – 3 + 3 = 0 + 3 2x + 3 - 3 = 0 - 3
2x = - 3
2x = 3
=
=

x=
x=
5. Check to determine if the values are Checking:
correct by substituting it from the
original equation.
For x = : For x = :
4x2 – 9 0 4x2 – 9 0

4 –9 0 4 –9 0

4 –9 0 4 –9 0

9–9 0 9–9 0

 
0 =0 0 =0
Both values of x satisfy the given equation.

Thus 4x2 – 9 = 0 is true when x = and x = .

Answer: The equation 4x2 – 9 = 0 has two solutions: x = and x = .

Example 3: Solve 4y2 +36 = - 24y.
Steps Solutions

1. Transform the equation into

4y2 +36 = - 24y 4y2 + 24y + 36 = 0
standard form ax2 +bx +c = 0.
2. Factor the quadratic expression. 4y2 + 24y + 36 = 0(2y + 6) (2y + 6)
=0
(2y + 6) 2 = 0

In this case, the quadratic expression

4y2 + 24y + 36 is a Perfect Square
Trinomial, therefore its factors are
repeated.

Recall: A Perfect Square Trinomial

x2 ± 2xy + y2 has a factor in the form
(x ± y) (x ± y) or (x ± y)2.

Since 4y2 + 24y + 36 is a Perfect Square

Trinomial, we can rewrite it to
(2y)2 + 2(2y)(6) + 62 and its factor is the
expression (2y + 6) (2y + 6) or (2y + 6) 2

3. Apply the zero product property by

setting each factor of the quadratic
expression equal to 0.
(2y + 6) (2y + 6) = 0
2y + 6 = 0 , 2y + 6 = 0

Note: We can apply extracting square

roots method if we choose to use the
factor (2y – 6) 2.
4. Solve each resulting equation to get 2y + 6 = 0 2y + 6 = 0
the value of the variable.
2y + 6 – 6 = 0 – 6 2y + 6 – 6 = 0 – 6
2y = - 6 2y = - 6

y=-3 y=-3
 In this case, we can say that the quadratic
equation has only one real solution since
the two equations obtained the same
value which is y = - 3.

5. Check to determine if the value is Checking:

correct by substituting it from the
original equation. 4y2 +36 = - 24y
4( - 3 )2 +36 = - 24( - 3 )
4(9) +36 = 72
36 +36 = 72

72 = 72
The value of y satisfies the given equation.
Thus 4y2 +36 = - 24y is true when y = - 3.
Answer: The equation 4y2 +36 = - 24y has one solution: x = - 3.

What’s More
Activity 3: Factor Me and Know My Value!
Directions: Solve the following quadratic equations by factoring method. Present
your solution in a step-by-step manner. Make sure to label each step as you solve.
Write your answer in your Mathematics notebook.

1. x2 + 6x = 16 4. 4x2 + 12x – 16 = 0
2. x2 - 49 = 0 5. n2 – 81 = 0
3. x2 +121 = 22x

What I Have Learned

Activity 4: How Much Do I Know?
Directions: Read carefully and answer each of the following items. Provide your
solutions if needed.
 1. Which of the following quadratic equations may be solved more appropriately
by factoring? Explain your answer.
a. 3x2 = 108 c. x2 – 169 = 0
b. x2 + 18x + 81 = 0 d. 2x2 - 2x - 12 = 0
2. Were the steps of solving quadratic equations by factoring helpful to you?
Why?
3. Do you agree that x2 + 5x – 14 = 0 and 14 – 5x – x2 = 0 have the same
solutions? Justify your answer by providing the solution.

Summary

This lesson was about solving quadratic equations by factoring. The lesson provided
you with opportunities to describe quadratic equations and solve these by factoring.
Factoring method is a great tool for solving factorable Quadratic Equations.
Moreover, it is a useful method to solve not only Quadratic binomials but Quadratic
trinomials as well. It is important that you know the factoring techniques taught in
your previous year as it is of great help to this method of solving.
You were also able to find out how such equations are illustrated in real life.
Moreover, you were given the chance to demonstrate your understanding of the
lesson by doing a practical task. Your understanding of this lesson and other
previously learned mathematics concepts and principles will facilitate your learning of
the wide applications of quadratic equations in real life.
 Lesson Solving Quadratic Equations

2c by Completing the Square

What I Need to Know

Start Lesson 2c of this module by assessing your knowledge of the different mathematics
concepts previously studied and your skills in performing mathematical operations. These
knowledge and skills will help you understand Solving Quadratic Equations by Completing
the Square. As you go through this lesson, think of this important question: “How does
finding solutions of quadratic equations facilitate in solving real-life problems and in making
decisions?” To find the answer, perform each activity. If you find any difficulty in answering
the exercises, seek assistance of your peers or teacher or turn to the modules and lessons
you have undergone earlier. You may check your work with your teacher.

What’s In
Activity 1: How Many Roots Do I Have?
Directions: Find the solutions or roots of each of the following equations. Answer
the questions that follow.
1. x2 + 1 = 50 4. s2 - 25 = - 25
2. r2 + 12 = 61 5. w2 – 12w = -36
3. ( t – 9 )2 = 121 6. m2 + 8m = 48
Process Questions:
a. How did you find the solution(s) of each equation?
b. Which of the equations has only one solution? Why?
c. Which of the equations has two solutions? Why?
Activity 2: From Perfect Trinomial to Binomial Square!
Directions: Express each of the following perfect square trinomials to binomial
square. Answer the questions that follow. Number 1 is done for you.
1. x2 + 6x + 9
Answer:
x2 + 6x + 9 = ( x + 3 )2
2. t2 - 10t + 25 5. t2 - 24t + 144

3. w2 - 2w +1 6. s2 + s +

4. 4. x2 + 3x +

Process Questions:
a. How do you describe a perfect square trinomial?
b. What mathematics concepts or principles did you apply to come up with your
answer? Explain how you applied these.
c. Observe the terms of each trinomial. How is the third term related to the
coefficient of the middle term?
d. Is there an easy way of expressing a perfect square trinomial as a square of a
binomial? If there is any, explain how.

What’s New
Activity 3: Perfect is the Clue!
Directions: Carefully choose a number that will make each of the equation a perfect
square trinomial. Number 1 is done for you.
 1. x2 + 22x +_____
Answer:
x2 + 22x + (?)2 x2 + 2(11)x + (11)2 --- Definition of Perfect
Square Trinomial

x2 + 2(11)x + 121
Therefore, the missing number is 121.
2. h2 - 12h + _____ 5. h2 - 2h +
_____
3. t2 - 8h + _____ 6. t2 + 3h
+_____
4. r2 - 18r + _____

Activity 4: Paint My Room!

Directions: The shaded region of the diagram shows the portion of a square-shaped
room that is already painted. The area of the painted part is 24m 2. Use the diagram
to answer the following questions.

2m
1. If y represents the side length of the room and x
represents the width of the painted portion,
a. write an equation that represents the side
length of the room in terms of x.
b. write an equation that represents A = 24 m2
the area of the painted portion in
terms of x and y.
2. What equation would represent the area
of the painted part of the room in terms of
x only?
3. Using the equation formulated, solve for the dimension of the room.
 What Is It
Extracting square roots and factoring are two methods commonly used to solve
quadratic equations of the form ax2 - c = 0 . If the factors of the quadratic expression
of ax2 + bx + c = 0 are determined, then it is more convenient to use factoring to solve
it.
Another method of solving quadratic equations is by completing the square. This
method involves transforming the quadratic equation ax2 + bx + c = 0. into the form (x
– h)2 = k, where k ≥ 0. The value of k should be positive to obtain a real number
solution.

To solve the quadratic equation ax 2 + bx + c = 0 by completing the square, the

following steps can be followed:
1. Divide both sides of the equation by a then simplify.
2. Write the equation such that the terms with variables are on the left side of
the equation and the constant term is on the right side.
3. Add the square of one-half of the coefficient of x on both sides of the
resulting equation. The left side of the equation becomes a perfect square
trinomial.
4. Express the perfect square trinomial on the left side of the equation as a
square of a binomial.
5. Solve the resulting quadratic equation by extracting the square root.
6. Solve the resulting linear equations.
7. Check the solutions obtained against the original equation.

Example 1: Find the solutions of 2x2 + 12x – 14 = 0 by completing the square.

Steps Solution
1. Divide both sides of the equation by 2x 2 + 12 x – 14 = 0
the coefficient a then simplify.

In the given equation, 2x2 + 12x – 14 = 0, =

a = 2.

x 2 + 6x – 7 = 0
7. Check the solutions obtained against the Checking:
original equation. For x = 1:
2x2 + 12x – 14 0

2(1)2 + 12(1) – 14
0

2(1) + 12 – 14 0

2 + 12 – 14 0


0 =0

For x = -7:
2x2 + 12x – 14 0

2(-7)2 + 12(-7) – 14

2(49) – 84 – 14 0

98 – 84 – 14 0


0 =0
0
Both values of x satisfy the given equation.
Thus 2x2 + 12x – 14 = 0 is true when x = 1 and x = -7.

Answer: The equation 2x2 + 12x – 14 = 0 has two solutions: x = 1 and x = - 7.

Example 2: Find the solutions of x2 - 8x - 9 = 0.

Steps Solution
 x2 - 8x - 9 = 0

1. Divide both sides of the equation by

the coefficient a then simplify.

In the given equation, x2 - 8x - 9 = 0, a =

1.
Since a = 1, we don’t need to divide both
sides of the equations by 1 because the
equation will stay as it is.
7. Check the solutions obtained against the Checking:
original equation. For x = 9: x2 - 8x -
9
0

(9)2 – 8(9) – 9 0

81 – 72 – 9 0


0 =0

For x = -1: x2 – 8x –
9
0
(-1)2 – 8(-1) – 9
0
1 +8–9
0
0 =
0
Both values of x satisfy the given equation.
Thus x2 - 8x – 9 = 0 is true when x = 9 and x = -1.
Answer: The equation x2 - 8x – 9 = 0 has two solutions: x = 9 and x = -1.

What’s More
Activity 5: Complete Me!
Directions: Find the solutions of each of the following quadratic equations by
completing the square.
1. x2 – 2x = 7 3. m2 + 10m + 9
=0
2. s2 + 4s – 60 = 0 2
4. w + 3w = 3
Summary
This lesson was about solving quadratic equations by completing the square. The
lesson provided you with opportunities to describe quadratic equations and solve
these by completing the square. You were able to find out also how such equations
are illustrated in real life. Moreover, you were given the chance to demonstrate your
understanding of the lesson by doing a practical task. Your understanding of this
lesson and other previously learned mathematics concepts and principles will
facilitate your learning of the wide applications of quadratic equations in real life.
 Lesson Solving Quadratic Equations

2d by Quadratic Formula

What I Need to Know

Start Lesson 2d of this module by assessing your knowledge of the different mathematics
concepts previously studied and your skills in performing mathematical operations. These
knowledge and skills will help you in understanding Solving Quadratic Equations using
Quadratic Formula. As you go through this lesson, think of this important question: “How
does finding solutions of quadratic equations facilitate in solving real-life problems and in
making decisions?” To find the answer, perform each provided activity. If you find any
difficulty in answering the exercises, seek the assistance of your peers or teacher or turn to
the modules and lessons you have undergone earlier. You may check your work with your
teacher.

What’s In
Activity 1: Can You Simplify Me?
Directions: Simplify each of the following expressions. Answer the questions that
follow.

1. 4.

2 .5.

3. 6.
7. 9.

8. 10.

Process Questions:
a. How would you describe the expressions given?
b. How did you simplify each expression?
c. Which expression did you find difficult to simplify? Why?

How was the activity for you? Were you able to simplify each expression? I’m sure
you were good at it. Now let us test your memory further.

Activity 2: Go For The Standards!

Directions: Write the following quadratic equations in standard form, ax2 + bx + c = 0.
Then identify the values of a, b, and c. Answer the questions that follow.

1. 3x2 + 12x =18 4. 2x(x – 5) = 9

2. x2 = – 7x + 8 5. (x + 3) (x + 2) =
0
3. 21 + 15x – 3x2 = 0 6. 3(x – 2)2 + 10 = 0
Have you already recalled how to write quadratic equations in standard form? I’m
sure you did well! Now, recall your learning in the previous lessons especially in
completing the square. It will surely help you as you answer the next activity.

What’s New
Activity 3: Deriving Quadratic Formula
Directions: The quadratic formula can be derived by applying the method of
completing the square. Analyze each step carefully and complete the table by
supplying the reasons as shown below.
 Steps Reason
Why?

ax2 + bx + c = 0 ax2+ bx = - c

x2 +
= Why?

Why?

)= ; ( )2 =

Why?

+
x2+

(x + )2 =
Why?

Why?

x+ x+
 Why?

X=

Why?

x=

What Is It
The equation we obtained in activity 3 is what we call the Quadratic Formula for
solving any quadratic equations in the form ax 2 + bx + c = 0.

To use it, you must follow these steps:

1. Write the equation to its standard form ax2 + bx + c = 0. If it is already
written in standard form, proceed to the next step.
2. Determine the values of the coefficients a, b, and c.
3. Substitute these values in the Quadratic Formula:

.
4. Evaluate and simplify the result.
5. Check the solutions obtained using the original equation.
Study the example that follows to help you understand more.

Example 1: Find the solutions of the equation 2x 2 + 3x = 27 using the quadratic

formula.
 Steps Solution

1. W rite the equation to its standard

2 x 2 + 3 x = 27 2 x 2 + 3x – 27 = 0
form ax 2 + bx + c = 0

2 x 2 + 3 x – 27 = 0
2. Determine the values of the
coefficients a, b, and c.
a = 2 , b = 3 , and c = - 27

3. Substitute these values in the

Quadratic Formula:

4. Evaluate and simplify the result.

We obtained
two equations

x = 3
 5. Check the solutions obtained using
the original equation. Checking:
For x = 3:
2x2 + 3x
27
2(3)2 + 3(3) 27

27

2(9) + 9
18 + 9 27


27 = 27

For x = :

27
2x2 + 3x

27
) 2 + 3(
2( )
27
)-
2(
- 27

27 =27

Both values of x satisfy the given equation.

Thus 2x2 + 3x = 27 is true when x = 3 and x = .

Answer: The equation 2x2 + 3x = 27 has two solutions: x = 3 and x = .

 Now, let’s test your understanding by doing the activities set for you.

What’s More
Activity 4: Use the Formula!
Directions: Find the solutions of the following quadratic equations using the
quadratic formula.

1. x2 + 5x = 14 4. 2x2 + 7x = -9
2. x2 + 5x + 4 = 0 5. x2 + 4x + 4 = 0
3. 9x2 - 63 = 0

Now, let us do more activities to assess your understanding with the concepts of
Quadratic Equations and its different methods of solving by answering the next
activities set for you.

What I Have Learned

Activity 5: The Best That It Has!
Directions: Analyze what is asked in each item. Answer all the questions carefully
and write your answer in your Mathematics notebook.

1. The values of a, b, and c of a quadratic equation written in standard form are

3, - 8, and 2, respectively. Another quadratic equation has a = 3, b = 8, and c
= - 2. Will the two equations have the same solutions? Justify your answer.
2. How are you going to use the quadratic formula in determining whether a
quadratic equation has no real solutions? Formulate one example of quadratic
equation with no real solution.
3. Can the quadratic formula be used to solve any quadratic equation? Why or
why not?
 4. If you are to solve each of the following quadratic equations, which method will
you use (you can choose among the 4 methods)? Explain why you choose
this method/s for solving the specific equation. You can have as many
answers as you can in each item and answers can be repeated.
a. x2 = 36
b. x2 + 8x +15 = 0
c. 3x2 + 13x + 9 = 0
d. x2 + 4x – 13 = 0

Summary

This lesson was about solving quadratic equations using the quadratic formula. The
lesson provided you opportunities to describe quadratic equations and solve these by
using the quadratic formula. You were able to find out also how such equations are
illustrated in real life. Moreover, you were given the chance to demonstrate your
understanding of the lesson by doing a practical task. Your understanding of this
lesson and other previously learned mathematics concepts and principles will
facilitate your learning of the wide applications of quadratic equations in real life.
 Assessment
Directions: Read each item carefully and choose the letter of the correct answer.

1. Find the solutions of the following equation x 2 - 3x - 40.

A. -5 and -8 B. 5 and -8 C. -5 and 8 D. 5 and 8
2
2. Solve for x in the equation x + x = 12.
A. 6 and -2 B. -3 and -4 C. - 4 and 3 D. -2 and 6
3. In the equation 2x2 -2x – 12 = 0, the values of x are?
A. -6 and 2 B. -3 and 4 C. - 4 and 3 D. -2 and 3
6. Solve for x by extracting square roots, x2 = 256
A. 14 and -14 B. 23 and -23 C. 16 and -16 D. 18 and -18
2
7. By extracting square roots, 2x = 162,
A. 7 and -7 B. 9 and -9 C. 9 and -11 D. 11 and -11
8. In the equation 3x2 – 12 = 0, the roots are?
A. 2 and -2 B. 3 and -3 C. 4 and - 4 D. none of these
9. Solve for x by extracting square roots, 3x2 + 7 = 250.
A. 7 and -7 B. 9 and -9 C. 11 and -11 D. 12 and -12
10.In the equation x2 + 7x -120 = 0, the solutions are?
A. 12 and -10 B. - 20 and 6 C. 15 and -8 D. 8 and -15
11.In the equation x2 + 6x = 16, the roots are?
A. 8 and -2 B. -8 and 2 C. -8 and -2 D. 8 and 2
12.The roots of x2 + 11x – 60 = 0 are?
A. 8 and -2 B. -8 and 2 C. -8 and -2 D. -15 and 4
13.In the equation x2 + 18x + 81 = 0, the roots are?
A. 8 and -8 B. 9 and -9 C. 9 and 8 D. 9 and 9
14. In the equation x2 + 5x – 14 = 0, the solutions are?
A. 7 and -2 B. -7 and 2 C. 7 and 2 D. -7 and -2
15.The roots of 4x2 + 12x – 16 = 0 are?
A. 8 and -2 B. -4 and 1 C. 4 and -1 D. -8 and 2
16.In the equation x2 +121 = 22x, the roots are?
A. 9 and -9 B. 12 and -12 C. 11 and 11 D. 8 and 13
17.Find the solutions of the following equation x 2 - 5x = 14
A. 7 and -2 B. -7 and 2 C. 7 and 2 D. -7 and -2
18.In the equation 4x2 -16x+ 12 = 0, the solution is?
A. 3 B. 4 C. -3 D. 2
19.In the equation x - 8x + 15 = 0, the solutions are?
2

A. 3 and -3 B. 5 and -3 C. 5 and 3 D. -5 and -3

20.In the equation x – 2x = 7, the solutions are?
2

A. 1+ and 1- C. 1+ and 1-
B. 3+ and 3 - D. 2+ and 2-