Q1 – WEEK 5

Solving Quadratic
Equations and Rational
Algebraic Equations
MRS. MARIANNE KATE C. TAJONERA
MATH Teacher
Objectives
 solves equations transformable to quadratic equations
(including rational algebraic equations)
 solves problems involving quadratic equations and
rational algebraic equations.
Solving Rational Algebraic Equations
Transformable to Quadratic Equations
STEPS:
1. Multiply both sides of the equation by the LCD
(Least Common Denominator).
2. Write the resulting quadratic equation in standard
form.
3. Solve the resulting quadratic equation using any
methods. (Extracting the Square Roots, Factoring,
Completing the Square, Quadratic Formula)
Solving Rational Algebraic Equations
Transformable to Quadratic Equations
Examples:
Solve the following Rational Algebraic Expressions transformable
to Quadratic Equations.
1)
Solution:
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Solving Rational Algebraic Equations
Transformable to Quadratic Equations
Examples:
Solve the following Rational Algebraic Expressions transformable
to Quadratic Equations.
1)
Solution:
 (solve using Factoring Method)

 ,
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Solving Rational Algebraic Equations
Transformable to Quadratic Equations
Examples:
Solve the following Rational Algebraic Expressions transformable
to Quadratic Equations.
1)
Checking:
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Solving Rational Algebraic Equations
Transformable to Quadratic Equations
Examples:
Solve the following Rational Algebraic Expressions transformable
to Quadratic Equations.
1)
Checking:
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Solving Problems Involving Rational
Algebraic Equations Transformable to
Quadratic Equations
STEPS:
1. Read, understand, and ANALYZE the problem.
2. Identify the given and represent them in a variable
or algebraic expressions.
3. Formulate an equation
4. Solve the equation.
5. Check your answer. (OPTIONAL)
Solving Problems Involving Rational
Algebraic Equations Transformable to
Quadratic Equations
Examples:
1. Odette can finish washing a certain number of dishes in 15
minutes less than it takes Pam. If they work together, they can
do the dishes in 10 minutes. How long will it take for them to
finish the work separately?
Solution:
 Let whole work to be done.
time it takes for Pam to finish washing the dishes.
time it takes for Odette to finish washing the dishes.
Rate (per minute)
Rate of Pam
Rate (together)
Rate of Odette
Solving Problems Involving Rational
Algebraic Equations Transformable to
Quadratic Equations
Examples:
Solution:
 Equation: (Rate of Pam) (Rate of Odette) (Rate together)
1 1 1
+ =
𝑡 𝑡 − 15 10
 LCD:
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Solving Problems Involving Rational
Algebraic Equations Transformable to
Quadratic Equations
Examples:
Solution:
 (solve using Factoring Method)
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 ,
 ,
Answer:
Q: How long will it take for them to finish the work separately?
• time it takes for Pam to finish washing the dishes.
 It will take 30 minutes for Pam to finish the work.
• time it takes for Odette to finish washing the dishes.
 It will take 15 minutes for Odette to finish the work.