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Quarter 1 Week 2 – Module 2

Solving Quadratic Equations
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Solving Quadratic Equations

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 Table of Contents

What This Module is About........................................................................................................................ i

What I Need to Know................................................................................................................................... i
How to Learn from this Module.................................................................................................................i
Icons of this Module.................................................................................................................................... ii

Lesson 2:
Solving Quadratic Equations................................................................................................1
What I Need to Know......................................................................................................1
What I Know...................................................................................................................... 1

Lesson 2a:
Solving Quadratic Equations by Extracting Square Roots..................... 4
What I Need to Know......................................................................................................4
What’s In.............................................................................................................................4
What’s New .................................................................................................................... 5
What Is It.............................................................................................................................8
What’s More ..................................................................................................................... 12
What I Have Learned......................................................................................................12
What I Can Do.................................................................................................................. 13
Summary

Lesson 2b:
Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring............................................................. 15
What I Need to Know......................................................................................................15
What’s In.............................................................................................................................15
What’s New .................................................................................................................... 16
What Is It ........................................................................................................................... 17
What’s More ..................................................................................................................... 21
What I Have Learned......................................................................................................22
What I Can Do.................................................................................................................. 23
Summary

Lesson 2c:
Solving Quadratic Equations by Completing the Square.........................25
What I Need to Know......................................................................................................25
What’s In.............................................................................................................................25
 What’s New .................................................................................................................... 27
What Is It ........................................................................................................................... 29
What’s More ..................................................................................................................... 34
What I Have Learned......................................................................................................34
What I Can Do.................................................................................................................. 35

Summary

Lesson 2d:
Solving Quadratic Equations by Quadratic Formula.................................... 37
What I Need to Know......................................................................................................37
What’s In.............................................................................................................................37
What’s New .................................................................................................................... 39
What Is It.............................................................................................................................40
What’s More ..................................................................................................................... 43
What I Have Learned......................................................................................................44
What I Can Do.................................................................................................................. 44
Summary
Assessment………………………………………………………………………………………………47
Key to Answers........................................................................................................................................ 49
References................................................................................................................................................. 56
What This Module is About

This module consists of four lessons on Solving Quadratic Equations.

As you go through each part of this module, you will be able to demonstrate
understanding of the key concepts of solving quadratic equations by (a) extracting
square roots, (b) factoring (c) completing the square and (d) using quadratic formula.
Furthermore, you will be able to formulate and solve real-life problems by using
these four methods in solving Quadratic Equations.

What I Need to Know

In this module, you are expected to solve quadratic equations by (a)

extracting square roots; (b) factoring; (c) completing the square; and (d) using the
quadratic formula (M9AL-Ia-b-1). Specifically, you will:
1. state the steps in solving quadratic equations by:
(a) extracting square roots;
(b) factoring;
(c) completing the square; and
(d) using the quadratic formula
2. solve quadratic equations by:
(a) extracting square roots;
(b) factoring;
(c) completing the square; and
(d) using the quadratic formula
3. use available or recyclable resources to perform the tasks set for you.

How to Learn from this Module

To achieve the objectives of this module, you are to do the following:
1. Take your time reading the lessons carefully.
2. Follow the directions and/or instructions in the activities and exercises
diligently.
3. Answer all the given tests and exercises.

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Icons of this Module
What I Need to This part contains learning objectives that
Know are set for you to learn as you go along the
module.

What I know This is an assessment as to your level of

knowledge to the subject matter at hand,
meant specifically to gauge prior related
knowledge
What’s In This part connects previous lesson with that
of the current one.

What’s New An introduction of the new lesson through

various activities, before it will be presented
to you

What is It These are discussions of the activities as a

way to deepen your discovery and under-
standing of the concept.

What’s More These are follow-up activities that are in-

tended for you to practice further in order to
master the competencies.

What I Have Activities designed to process what you

Learned have learned from the lesson

What I can do These are tasks that are designed to show-

case your skills and knowledge gained, and
applied into real-life concerns and situations.

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 Lesson

2 Solving Quadratic Equations

What I Need to Know

You have already learned the Illustrations of Quadratic Equations in the

previous module. Now, this module; Solving Quadratic Equations will enable you to
find the values of the variable in quadratic equations using the four different methods
presented in each lesson, namely:
Lesson 2a. Solving Quadratic Equations by Extracting Square Roots
Lesson 2b. Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring
Lesson 2c. Solving Quadratic Equations by Completing the Square
Lesson 2d. Solving Quadratic Equations by Using the Quadratic Formula

What I Know

This part will assess your prior knowledge of solving quadratic equations
using the four different methods. Answer all items and take note of the items that you
were not able to answer correctly. Find the right answer as you go along this module.

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

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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

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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 -

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 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.

1. 4.
2. – 5.

3. 6.

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!!!

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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?

In the next activity, you will be dealing with a situation. You will need to
recall the knowledge you learn in writing mathematical sentences and other
mathematics concepts to satisfy the conditions asked in the problem.

What’s New

Activity 3: A Lot of Square!!!

Directions: Read and analyze the situation given below. Answer the questions that
follow.

Mr. Mariano bought a square - shaped lot that measure 2,500 square meters
for his future dream house. Moreover, he wanted to put his dream house particularly
at the center of his property. The house has a dimension of 30m by 30m based on
the floor plan.
a. Draw an actual diagram to show the given situation.
b. Using the variable s as the length of one side of the lot, write an equation that
represents the area of the whole square-shaped lot.
c. From your answer in b, how will you solve for the length of one side of the
square-shaped lot? Provide a solution.
d. What is the area of the lot used to build the house?

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 e. What is the remaining area of the square-shaped lot that is not used to build
the house? How will you obtain its area?
f. Using the values you obtain and the variable s as the length of one side of the
square-shaped lot, write an equation that represents the area of the remaining
lot in terms of s?

The activity you just have done shows how a real - life situation can be
represented by a mathematical sentence. Were you able to represent the given
situation by a quadratic equation? To further give you more ideas on solving
quadratic equations. Perform the next activity.

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?

Were you able to determine the values of the variable that make each
equation true? Let us increase your understanding of quadratic equations and
discover more about their solutions by performing the next activity.

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Activity 5: Real or Not Real
Directions: Find the solutions of each of the following quadratic equations and
answer the questions that follow.

x2 = 16 x2 + 10 = 10 x2 + 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?

Were you able to determine the values of the variable that make each
equation true? Were you able to find other ways of solving each equation? Let us
increase your understanding of quadratic equations and discover more about their
solutions by performing the next activity. Before doing these activities, read and
understand first some important notes on solving quadratic equations by extracting
square roots and the examples presented.

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

Since r = 36 which is greater than 0

(r > 0), we need to use Property 1 which x2 = 36 x2 = 36
states “ If r > 0, then x2 = r has two real x=

solutions or roots: x = ” to find the x=

values of x that will make the equation x = 6 or x = - 6

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

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 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:
m2=0
The equation m = 0 is already in
2

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.

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 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 + 9 = 0 x2 + 9 – 9 = 0 – 9
x 2
= r by adding both sides of the
x2 = - 9
equation by -9.

Since r = - 9 which is less than 0

(r < 0), we need to use Property 3 which Answer: The equation x2 + 9 = 0 has
states “If r < 0, then x2 = r has no real no real solutions or roots.
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

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

x–3+3=9+3 x – 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.

Your goal in this section is to apply key concepts of solving quadratic equations
by extracting square roots. Use the mathematical ideas and the examples presented
to answer the next activities.

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 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

Were you able to extract the roots of each equation? I’m sure you did!
Now, deepen your understanding of solving quadratic equations by
extracting square roots further by doing the next activities.

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?

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 Now that you have deeper understanding of the topic, you are ready to
do a practical task in which you will demonstrate your understanding of
solving quadratic equations by extracting square roots.

What I Can Do

Activity 8: You Can Do It!

Directions: Read and analyze each item carefully to answer. Provide solutions if
needed and write your answer in your Mathematics notebook.

1. Write a quadratic equation that represents the area of each square. Then find
the length of its side using the equation formulated. Answer the questions that
follow. S

S Area = 225 cm2

S

2. Gather square objects of different sizes. Using these square objects,

formulate quadratic equations that can be solved by extracting square roots.
Find the solutions or roots of these equations.

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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.

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 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?

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 What do you think of the activity? Were you able to recall and apply the
different mathematics concepts or principles in factoring polynomials? I’m sure
you were good at it. The activity was a preparation for the next lesson.

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?

How did you find the activity? Are you ready to learn about solving
quadratic equations by factoring? I know you are always prepared to
explore new challenges just like in real life. But how does finding solutions
of quadratic equations help in solving real life problems and in making
decisions? You will find this out in the next activity. Before engaging these
activities, read and understand first some important notes on solving
quadratic equations by factoring and the examples presented.

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 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 ax +bx +c = 0.
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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

(x + 6) (x +1) = 0
setting each factor of the quadratic
x + 6 = 0 , x +1 = 0
expression equal to 0.

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 x +1 = 0
4. Solve each resulting equation to get x+6=0
x+1–1=0–1
the value of the variable x+-6=0–6
x=-1
x=-6

5. Check to determine if the values are Checking:

correct by substituting it from the
For x = -6: For x = -1:
original equation.
x2 + 7x ≟ -6 x2 + 7x ≟ -6
(-6)2 + 7(-6) ≟ -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
4x2 – 9 = 0
standard form ax2 +bx +c = 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).

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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 2x – 3 = 0 2x + 3 = 0

the value of the variable 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 = .

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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 (2y + 6) (2y + 6) = 0

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

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 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
4y2 +36 = - 24y
original equation.
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.

Your goal in this section is to apply key concepts and principles

in solving quadratic equations by factoring. Use the mathematical
ideas and the examples presented in the preceding section to answer
the activities provided

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

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 Was it easy for you to find the solutions of quadratic equations by
factoring? Did you apply the different mathematics concepts and principles
in finding the solutions of each equation? I know you did!

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.

Now that you have a deeper understanding of the topic, you are ready to do the
tasks in the next activity.

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 What I Can Do

Activity 5: Meet the Demands!

Directions: Evaluate the following task.

Mrs. Ester would like to increase her production of mangoes due to its high
demand in the market. She is thinking of extending her 10,000 square meter land
with her adjacent 6,000 square meter lot near a river. Help Mrs. Ester by making a
sketch plan of the possible extension to be made in order for her to maximize her
profit. Out of the given situation and the sketch plan you made, formulate as many
quadratic equations then solve by factoring. You may use the rubric below to rate
your work.

Rubric for Sketch Plan and Equations Formulated

4 3 2 1
The sketch plan is The sketch plan is The sketch plan is The sketch plan is
accurately made, accurately made, not accurately made made but not
presentable, and and appropriate but appropriate appropriate
appropriate
Quadratic Equations Quadratic Equations Quadratic Equations Quadratic Equations
Are accurately Are accurately Are accurately Are accurately
formulated and formulated but not formulated but are formulated but all
solved correctly all are solved not solved correctly are not solved
correctly correctly

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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.

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 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?

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 What do you think of the activity? Were you able to recall and apply the
different mathematics concepts or principles in factoring polynomials? I’m sure
you were good at it. The activity is a preparation for the next lesson, solving
quadratic equations by completing the square.

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.

Were you able to express each perfect square trinomial as a square of a

binomial? I’m sure you did! Let us further strengthen your knowledge and skills in
mathematics particularly in writing perfect square trinomials by doing the next
activity.

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 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 + _____

Did you find it easy to determine the number that must be added to the
term(s) of polynomials to make it a perfect square trinomial? Were you able to
realize how it can be easily done? In the next activity, you will be representing
a situation using a mathematical sentence. Such mathematical sentence will be
used to satisfy the conditions of the given situation.

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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 24m2. 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. A = 24 m2
b. write an equation that represents
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.

How did you find the activities? Are you ready to learn about solving
quadratic equations by completing the squares? I know you are!!! From the
previous activities you were able to solve equations, express a perfect square
trinomial as a square of a binomial, write perfect square trinomials, and represent a
real life situation by a mathematical sentence. But how does finding solutions of
quadratic equations facilitate in solving real life problems and in making decisions?
You will find these out in the next activities.

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 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 ax2 + 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 + 12x – 14 = 0
2

the coefficient a then simplify.

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

a = 2.

x2 + 6x – 7 = 0

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2. Write the equation such that the terms
x2 + 6x – 7 = 0 x2 + 6x – 7 + 7 = 0 + 7
with variables are on the left side of the
x2 + 6x = 7
equation and the constant term is on the
right side.
3. Add the square of one-half the
coefficient b on both sides of the x2 + 6x = 7 x2 + 6x + 9 = 7 + 9
resulting equation. Then, the left side of x2 + 6x + 9 = 16
the equation becomes a perfect square
trinomial.
x2 + 6x = 7

Since b = 6,

(b) (6)=3 32 = 9

Thus, 9 will be added on both sides of

the equation
4. Express the perfect square trinomial
on the left side of the equation as a
square of a binomial.

x2 + 6x + 9 perfect square trinomial Thus,

x2 + 6x + 9 = 16 (x + 3)2 = 16

( x + 3)2 square of a binomial

5. Solve the resulting quadratic equation (x + 3)2 = 16 x+3=

by extracting the square x+3= 4

6. Solve the resulting linear equations.

x+3=4 x+3=-4
x+3–3=4–3 x + 3 – 3 = -4 – 3
x=1 x=-7

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7. Check the solutions obtained against Checking:
the 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 ≟ 0

2(49) – 84 – 14 ≟ 0

98 – 84 – 14 ≟ 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

1. Divide both sides of the equation by

the coefficient a then simplify.

In the given equation, x2 - 8x - 9 = 0, 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.
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2. Write the equation such that the terms
with variables are on the left side of the x2 - 8x - 9 = 0 x2 - 8x – 9 + 9 = 0 + 9

equation and the constant term is on the x2 - 8x = 9

right side.
3. Add the square of one-half the
coefficient b on both sides of the
resulting equation. Then, the left side of
the equation becomes a perfect square
trinomial.
x2 - 8x - 9 = 0 x2 - 8x = 9 x2 - 8x + 16 = 9 + 16
x2 - 8x + 16 = 25
Since b = 8,

(b) (8)=4 42 = 16

Thus, 16 will be added on both sides of

the equation
4. Express the perfect square trinomial
on the left side of the equation as a
square of a binomial.

x2 - 8x + 16 perfect square trinomial Thus,

x2 - 8x + 16 = 25 (x - 4)2 = 25

( x – 4 )2 square of a binomial

5. Solve the resulting quadratic equation (x - 4)2 = 25 x–4=

by extracting the square x–4= 5
6. Solve the resulting linear equations.
x–4=5 x–4=-5
x–4+4=5+4 x–4+4=-5+4
x=9 x=-1

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7. Check the solutions obtained against Checking:
the 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.

Your goal in the next section is to apply the key concepts of solving
quadratic equations by completing the square. Use the mathematical ideas
and the examples presented to answer the activities provided.

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 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 4. w2 + 3w = 3

How did you find the method of completing the square? Was it easy for you to
find the solutions of a quadratic equation by completing the square? If it is, you did a
good job! You may now proceed to the next activities and test your learning further.

What I Have Learned

Activity 6: What Does The Equation Means To Me?

Directions: Answer the following problems completely.

1. Do you agree that any quadratic equation can be solved by completing the
square? Explain your answer.
2. If you are going to choose between completing the square and factoring in
finding the solutions in each of the following equations, which would you
chose? Explained and answer the given equation using your preferred
method.
a. 4x2 -16x+ 12 = 0 b. x2 - 8x + 15 = 0
3. Meg wants to use completing the square in solving the quadratic equation
x2 – 25 = 0. Can she use it in finding the solutions of the equation? Explain
why or why not?

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 What I Can Do

Activity 7: Create Your Own

Directions: Read and analyze the task given below. Perform the task by following
the conditions given and answer the questions that follow.

A. Form an open box out from a rectangular piece of cardboard whose length
is 6 cm longer than its width. To form the box, a square of side 3 cm will
be removed from each corner of the cardboard. Then the edges of the
remaining cardboard will be turned up.
a. Draw a diagram to illustrate the given situation.
b. How would you represent the dimensions of the cardboard?
c. What expressions represent the length, width, and height of the box?
d. If the box is to hold 448 cm3, what mathematical sentence would
represent the given situation?
e. Using the mathematical sentence formulated, how are you going to
find the dimensions of the rectangular piece of cardboard?
f. What are the dimensions of the rectangular piece of cardboard?
g. What is the length of the box? How about its width and height?

Rubric for Sketch Plan and Equations Formulated

4 3 2 1
The sketch plan is The sketch plan is The sketch plan is The sketch plan is
accurately made, accurately made, not accurately made made but not
presentable, and and appropriate but appropriate appropriate
appropriate
Quadratic Equations Quadratic Equations Quadratic Equations Quadratic Equations
Are accurately Are accurately Are accurately Are accurately
formulated and formulated but not formulated but are formulated but all
solved correctly all are solved not solved correctly are not solved
correctly correctly

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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.

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 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.

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 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

from? 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.

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 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?

)= ; ( )2 = Why?

x2 + + Why?

(x + )2 = Why?

x+ x+ Why?

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X= Why?

Why?
x=

How did you find the activities? Are you ready to learn about solving
quadratic equations using quadratic formula? I know you are! Now, read and
understand the important notes on solving quadratic equations using the quadratic
formula and the examples that will be presented in this lesson. It will help you a lot
as you answer the next activities.

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 ax2 + 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.

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 Study the example that follows to help you understand more.

Example 1: Find the solutions of the equation 2x2 + 3x = 27 using the quadratic
formula.

Steps Solution

1. Write the equation to its standard

2x2 + 3x = 27 2x2 + 3x – 27 = 0
form ax2 + bx + c = 0

2x2 + 3x – 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

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5. Check the solutions obtained using Checking:
the original equation. For x = 3:

2x2 + 3x ≟ 27

2(3)2 + 3(3) ≟ 27

2(9) + 9 ≟ 27

18 + 9 ≟ 27

27 
= 27

For x = :

2x2 + 3x ≟ 27

2( )2 + 3( ) ≟ 27

2( ) - ≟ 27

- ≟ 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.

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 What’s More

Activity 4: Use the Formula!

Directions: Find the solutions of the following quadratic equations using the
quadratic formula. Answer the questions that follow.

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

Process Questions:
a. Base on your answers, what is the maximum number of solutions a quadratic
equation can have?
b. Which equation has only one solution? Describe this equation.
c. Which equation has no real solution? Describe this equation.
d. How did the use of the quadratic formula in finding the solution/s of each
equation helped you?

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.

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 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

What I Can Do

Activity 6: Cut for the Cake!

Directions: Read and understand the situation below then answer the questions that
follow.

Suppose you own a family bakeshop and you are to cut different sizes
of rectangular box board to be used as a box for your business. The sizes of
the box board you have are listed below:

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 Box 1: The length is twice its width and the area is 338 sq.in.
Box 2: The length is 12 inches less than thrice its width and the area is
96 sq.in.
Box 3: The perimeter of the box board is 80 in. and the area is 384 sq. in

Process Questions:
a. What quadratic equation represents the area of each piece of the box board?
Write the equation in terms of the width of the box board.
b. Write each quadratic equation formulated in item 1 in standard form. Then
determine the values of a, b, and c.
c. Solve each quadratic equation using the quadratic formula.
d. Which of the solutions or roots obtained represents the width of each box
board? Explain your answer.
e. What is the length of each piece of box board? Explain how you arrived at
your answer.

Rubric for Equations Formulated

4 3 2 1
Quadratic Equations Quadratic Equations Quadratic Equations Quadratic Equations
Are accurately Are accurately Are accurately Are accurately
formulated and formulated but not formulated but are formulated but all
solved correctly all are solved not solved correctly are not solved
correctly correctly

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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.

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 Assessment

Directions: Read each item carefully and choose the letter of the correct answer.

1. Find the solutions of the following equation x2 - 3x - 40.

A. -5 and -8 B. 5 and -8 C. -5 and 8 D. 5 and 8
2. 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
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
7. By extracting square roots, 2x2 = 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

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17. Find the solutions of the following equation x2 - 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 x2 - 8x + 15 = 0, the solutions are?
A. 3 and -3 B. 5 and -3 C. 5 and 3 D. -5 and -3
20. In the equation x2 – 2x = 7, the solutions are?
A. 1+ and 1- C. 1+ and 1-
B. 3+ and 3 - D. 2+ and 2-

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