MATHEMATICS 9 QUARTER 1 Week 1

Competency :
The learner illustrates a quadratic equations (M9AL-Ia-1) and solves quadratic equations by:
(a) extracting square roots; (b) factoring; (c) completing the square; and (d) using the quadratic
formula. (M9AL-Ia-b-1)

Expectations

This module is designed and formulated to help you understand quadratic equations and master the
methods or ways for solving quadratic equations either by extracting the square roots, factoring, completing the
square or by using the quadratic formula.

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. illustrate quadratic equations;
2. identify the parts of a quadratic equation;
3. solve quadratic equations by:
a. Extracting square roots
b. Factoring
c. Completing the square
d. Using the Quadratic formula; and
4. use appropriate method in solving quadratic equations.

Pre-test

Read each item carefully and choose the letter of the correct answer. Write your answers on a separate sheet of
paper.
1. Which of the following represents a quadratic equation?
a. 2𝑚2 − 3𝑚 − 5 b. 𝑝2 − 3𝑝 − 10 = 0 c. 3𝑥 − 10 = 0 d. 2𝑤 2 − 3𝑤 − 1 ≥ 0
2. What is the most appropriate method to solve the quadratic equation 𝑥 2 = 4?
a. extracting the square root c. completing the square
b. factoring d. using the quadratic formula

3. What are the roots of the quadratic equation 𝑥 2 − 16 = 0.

a. -2 and 2 b. -4 and 4 c. -2 and 8 d. -8 and 8
4. The integers −5 𝑎𝑛𝑑 3 are the roots of which quadratic equation?
a. 𝑥 2 − 2𝑥 − 15=0 b. 𝑥 2 − 2𝑥 + 15=0 c. 𝑥 2 + 2𝑥 − 15=0 d. 𝑥 2 + 2𝑥 + 15=0
5. What are the roots of the quadratic equation 𝑥 + 3𝑥 + 1 = 0?
2

−3±√5 3±√5
a. 𝑥 = b. 𝑥 = c. 𝑥 = −3 ± √5 d. 𝑥 = 3 ± √5
2 2

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 Looking Back at your Lesson
You have previously learned about linear equations when you were in Grade 8. Also, you have
mastered your skills in factoring different kinds of polynomials such as difference of two squares, perfect square
trinomial, general trinomial and others. These knowledge and skills are essential in understanding quadratic
equations covering the first part of this module.
What about quadratic equation?
Below are examples of equations. Express each of them as a polynomial equal to zero. The first
two items are given as examples for you.

1) (𝑚 + 8)(𝑚 − 8) = 0 2) 3𝑝 + 5 + 2 = 𝑝
2
𝑚 − 8𝑚 + 8𝑚 − 64 = 0 3𝑝 − 𝑝 + 5 + 2 = 𝑝 − 𝑝
𝑚2 − 64 = 0 2𝑝 + 7 = 0

3) 5(2𝑦 + 6) = −3 7) 𝑡 2 − 24 = −8
4) (𝑏 + 4)(2𝑏 − 1) = 0 8) (ℎ − 4)2 = 0
5) 5𝑎 − 6 = 3𝑎 9) 7 + 2𝑘 = −18𝑘
6) 2(𝑥 2 + 3𝑥) = 5 10) (𝑟 + 3)(𝑟 + 3) = 0
Answers:

1) 𝑚2 − 64 = 0 6) 2𝑥 2 + 6𝑥 − 5 = 0
2) 2𝑝 + 7 = 0 7) 𝑡 2 − 16 = 0
3) 10𝑦 + 33 = 0 8) ℎ2 − 8ℎ + 16 = 0
4) 2𝑏 2 + 7𝑏 − 4 = 0 9) 20𝑘 + 7 = 0
5) 2𝑎 − 6 = 0 10) 𝑟 2 + 6𝑟 + 9 = 0
Now let’s group them according to their degree.

Linear Quadratic
Equations Equations

Introduction of the Topic

Lesson 1: Illustrations of Quadratic Equations

Quadratic Equation Defined

A quadratic equation in one variable is a mathematical sentence of degree 2 that can be written in the
standard form 𝑎𝑥 2 + 𝑏𝑥 + 𝑐 = 0, where 𝑎, 𝑏, and 𝑐 are real numbers and 𝑎 ≠ 0. The values of 𝑎, 𝑏, and 𝑐 are the
numerical coefficients of quadratic term, linear term, and constant term, respectively.

𝒂𝒙𝟐 + 𝒃𝒙 + 𝒄 = 𝟎
Quadratic term Constant term

Linear term

Example 1: 𝟑𝒙𝟐 + 𝟓𝒙 − 𝟐 = 𝟎
The equation is written in standard form with 𝑎 = 3, 𝑏 = 5, and 𝑐 = −2.

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Example 2: 𝟓𝒙(𝒙 − 𝟒) = 𝟎
To write an equation in standard form, perform the necessary mathematical operation/s.

Multiply 5x by x and –4.

𝟓𝒙 (𝒙 − 𝟒) = 𝟎 This process employs the distributive
property of multiplication.
𝟓𝒙𝟐 − 𝟐𝟎𝒙 = 𝟎
The given is now written in standard form with 𝑎 = 5, 𝑏 = −20, and 𝑐 = 0.

Example 3: (𝟒𝒙 + 𝟏)𝟐 = 𝟎

Simplify the equation by multiplying the binomial by itself.

(𝟒𝒙 + 𝟏)𝟐 = 𝟎
(𝟒𝒙 + 𝟏)(𝟒𝒙 + 𝟏) = 𝟎
𝟏𝟔𝒙𝟐 + 𝟒𝒙 + 𝟒𝒙 + 𝟏 = 𝟎
𝟏𝟔𝒙𝟐 + 𝟖𝒙 + 𝟏 = 𝟎 𝑎 = 16, 𝑏 = 8, and 𝑐 = 1
Example 4: (𝒙 + 𝟑)(𝒙 − 𝟕) = −𝟏𝟐
Multiply the two binomials using the FOIL method and combine like terms whenever
necessary.
Last terms

First terms

(𝒙 + 𝟑) (𝒙 − 𝟕) = −𝟏𝟐
Inner terms
Outer terms

𝒙𝟐 − 𝟕𝒙 + 𝟑𝒙 − 𝟐𝟏 = −𝟏𝟐
𝒙𝟐 − 𝟒𝒙 − 𝟐𝟏 = −𝟏𝟐
𝒙𝟐 − 𝟒𝒙 − 𝟐𝟏 + 𝟏𝟐 = 𝟎
𝒙𝟐 − 𝟒𝒙 − 𝟗 = 𝟎 𝑎 = 1, 𝑏 = −4, and 𝑐 = −9
Example 5: Jennie asked her father to construct a rectangular stage for her presentation in school. She
wanted her stage to have an area of 48 square feet. Suppose that the length of the stage is 2 feet longer
than its width, what equation would represent the area of the stage?

In the given situation,

Let x – be the width

x + 2 – be the length Since the length of the stage is 2

feet longer that its width
48 sq. ft. - Area
𝑳𝒆𝒏𝒈𝒕𝒉 𝒙 𝑾𝒊𝒅𝒕𝒉 = 𝑨𝒓𝒆𝒂 𝒐𝒇 𝒂 𝒓𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒍𝒆
𝒙(𝒙 + 𝟐) = 𝟒𝟖
𝒙𝟐 + 𝟐𝒙 = 𝟒𝟖
𝒙𝟐 + 𝟐𝒙 − 𝟒𝟖 = 𝟎
The situation is now represented as a quadratic equation with 𝑎 = 1, 𝑏 = 2, and 𝑐 = −48
Now your turn, go to page 7-8 and answer Activity 1.1 I am Quadratic

Lesson 2: Solving Quadratic Equations

After familiarizing yourself with quadratic equations, you are now ready to solve for their solution set
or roots. The solution set or roots of quadratic equations are values of the variable that will satisfy the equation.
Solving quadratic equations can be done in different ways. You can solve by extracting square roots, by
factoring, by completing the square, or by using the quadratic formula.

2.1 Solving by Extracting Square Roots

This method can be applied only if the quadratic equations is in the form of 𝒙𝟐 = 𝒌 or if it can
be expressed in the said form

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 *Square root property : If 𝑥 2 = 𝑘, then 𝑥 = ±√𝑘, where 𝑘 is a non-zero real number

For a better understanding, let’s consider the following examples:

Example 1: What is the solution set of 𝑥 2 − 100 = 0 ?
𝑥 2 − 100 = 0
𝑥 2 − 100 + 100 = 0 + 100 Apply APE by adding 100 on both sides
𝑥 2 = 100 of the equation.
√𝑥 2 = ±√100 Extract the square root of both sides of
𝑥 = ±10 the equation then simplify.
Thus, the solution set is {–10, 10}.
Example 2: Find the solution set of 𝑥 2 = 0
𝑥2 = 0
√𝑥 2 = ±√0 Extract the square root of both sides of
𝑥 =0 the equation then simplify.

The solution set is {0}.

Example 3: Solve for x: 3𝑥 2 + 15 = 0

3𝑥 2 + 15 = 0
2
3𝑥 + 15 + (−15) = 0 + (−15) Apply APE by adding –15 on both sides
3𝑥 2 = −15 of the equation.
3𝑥 2 −15
= Divide both sides by 3.
3 3
2
𝑥 = −5
𝑥 = ±√−5 Extract the square root of both sides of
the equation then simplify.

The solution set is {√−5, −√−5}

Example 4: Solve for x if 2𝑥 2 − 6 = 0

2𝑥 2 − 6 = 0 Apply APE by adding 6 on both sides of
2𝑥 2 = 6 the equation.
2𝑥 2 6
= Divide both sides by 2.
2 2
2
𝑥 =3
√𝒙𝟐 = ±√𝟑 Extract the square root of both sides of
𝒙 = ±√𝟑 the equation then simplify.
Thus, 𝒙 = −√𝟑 or 𝒙 = √𝟑.
Example 5: Find the roots of (𝑥 − 5)2 = 16.
(𝑥 − 5)2 = 16
√(𝑥 − 5)2 = ±√16 Extract the square root of both sides of
𝑥 − 5 = ±4 the equation then simplify.
𝑥 − 5 + 5 = ±4 + 5 Apply APE by adding 5 on both sides of
𝑥 =5±4 the equation.

𝑥 =5+4 and 𝑥 =5−4

𝑥=9 and 𝑥=1

Therefore, the roots are 9 or 1.

Give it a try, go to page 8 and answer Activity 1.2 Extract Me.
2.2 Solving by Factoring
Another way of solving quadratic equations is by factoring. This method is applicable whenever the
polynomial in the equation is factorable. The different factoring methods you learned from Grade 8 will be useful
in this lesson. Below are the steps in solving quadratic equations by factoring.

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Here are some examples for a better understanding.

Example 1: Solve: 𝟑𝒙𝟐 − 𝟏𝟓𝒙 = 𝟎 If the equation is already written in

standard form, proceed to factoring.
3𝑥 2 − 15𝑥 = 0 Factor the polynomial.
3x(x – 5) = 0
3x = 0 or x – 5 = 0 Set each factor equal to zero.
x=0 or x=5
Solve the equation in the previous step.
Hence, 𝒙 = 𝟎 𝒐𝒓 𝒙 = 𝟓.

Example 2: Find the roots of 𝒙𝟐 = 𝟗𝒙 − 𝟏𝟖

𝑥 2 = 9𝑥 − 18
2
𝑥 − 9𝑥 + 18 = 9𝑥 − 9𝑥 − 18 + 18 Write the equation in standard form by
adding -9x and 18 on both sides.
𝑥 2 − 9𝑥 + 18 = 0 Simplify by combining like terms.
(𝑥 − 6)(𝑥 − 3) = 0
Factor the polynomial.
𝑥−6 =0 𝑜𝑟 𝑥−3=0 Set each factor equal to zero.
𝑥=6 𝑜𝑟 𝑥=3 Solve the equation in the previous step.
Therefore, the roots are 6 and 3.

You can do it too, turn to page 8 and answer Activity 1.3 Factoring Time.

2.3 Solving by Completing the Square

Before we use this method for solving quadratic equation, let us recall that if the expression

𝑎𝑥 2 + 𝑏𝑥 + 𝑐 is a perfect square trinomial, it can be factored out into two identical binomial factors.

Example.

1. x 2 + 4x + 4 = (𝑥 + 2) (𝑥 + 2) = (𝑥 + 2)2
2. 𝑥 2 − 10𝑥 + 25 = (𝑥 − 5) (𝑥 − 5) = (𝑥 − 5)2
3. 4𝑥 2 + 12𝑥 + 9 = (2𝑥 + 3)(2𝑥 + 3) = (2𝑥 + 3)2
What if the expression in the form 𝑎𝑥 2 + 𝑏𝑥 + 𝑐 is not a perfect square trinomial? Follow the simple
steps to complete the square for 𝑎𝑥 2 + 𝑏𝑥 + ____. Completing the square makes sense for its solutions.

Follow the set of procedures used in completing the square.

Complete the square: 𝑥 2 − 8𝑥 + ____

𝑥 2 − 8𝑥 + ____ To get the value of the constant
term,
1
( ) (8) = 4 take the half of the numerical
2
coefficient of the linear term or b,
(4)2 = 16 square the value you obtained,

𝑥 2 − 8𝑥 + 16 then add it to your expression.

Example:
1. Find the value of 𝒄 to complete the square for 𝑥 2 − 12𝑥 + 𝑐.

Solution:
1
Step 1: (2) (12) = 6 Get
1
2
of b
Step 2: (6)2 = 36 Then square it.
𝑐 = 36
Step 3: 𝑥 2 − 12𝑥 + 36 Add it to the expression. Congratulations! You
completed the square.
2. Solve 𝑥 2 − 12𝑥 + 35 = 0 by completing the square
Solution: Apply Addition Property of
Step 1: 𝑥 2 − 12𝑥 + 35 + −35 = 0 + −35 Equality (APE) by adding -35 to
𝑥 2 − 12𝑥 = −35 both sides
Step 2: 𝑥 2 − 12𝑥 = −35 Make 𝑥 2 − 12𝑥 a perfect square
2
𝑥 − 12𝑥 + 36 = −35 + 36 trinomial by completing the square
𝑥 2 − 12𝑥 + 36 = 1
Factor the perfect square
Step 3: 𝑥 2 − 12𝑥 + 36 = 1
trinomial
(𝑥 − 6)(𝑥 − 6) = 1
(𝑥 − 6)2 = 1 Express (x – 6) (x – 6) as a
square of a binomial
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 Step 4: (𝑥 − 6)2 = 1 Use square-root property
√(𝑥 − 6)2 = √1
𝑥 − 6 = ±1
Step 5: 𝑥−6=1 𝑥 − 6 = −1 Simplify to find the roots
𝑥−6+6=1+6 𝑥 − 6 + 6 = −1 + 6
𝑥=7 𝑥=5
The roots or solutions are 7 and 5.
3. Find the roots of 𝑥 2 + 4𝑥 − 8 = 0. (*case where a>1)
Solution:
Step 1: 𝑥 2 + 4𝑥 − 8 + 8 = 0 + 8 Apply APE by adding – 8 to both sides.
𝑥 2 + 4𝑥 = 8
Step 2: 𝑥 2 + 4𝑥 = 8
Make 𝑥 2 + 4𝑥 a perfect square
𝑥 2 + 4𝑥 + 4 = 8 + 4 trinomial.
𝑥 2 + 4𝑥 + 4 = 12

Step 3: (𝑥 + 2)2 = 12 Express the perfect square trinomial

as a square of a binomial

Step 4: √(𝑥 + 2)2 = ±√12 Use Square-root property

Step 6: 𝑥 + 2 = ±2√3
𝒙 = −𝟐 ± 𝟐√𝟑 Simplify to find the solutions.

The roots are 𝒙 = −𝟐 + 𝟐√𝟑 and 𝒙 = −𝟐 − 𝟐√𝟑

Let’s practice what you learned, go to page 8 and answer Activity 1.4 You Complete Me.

2.4 Solving Quadratic Equations by Using the Quadratic

Formula
You learned that quadratic equations can be solved by completing the square. Now, let us try to
solve 𝑎𝑥 2 + 𝑏𝑥 + 𝑐 = 0 using it.
Solution:
𝑏2 𝑏 2 −4𝑎𝑐
𝑎𝑥 2 + 𝑏𝑥 + 𝑐 = 0 𝑥 2 + 𝑏𝑥 + =
4𝑎2 𝑎2

𝑏 2 𝑏 2 −4𝑎𝑐
𝑎𝑥 2 + 𝑏𝑥 + 𝑐 + −𝑐 = 0 + −𝑐 (𝑥 + ) =
2𝑎 4𝑎2

𝑏 2 𝑏 2 −4𝑎𝑐
𝑎𝑥 2 + 𝑏𝑥 = −𝑐 √(𝑥 + ) = ±√
2𝑎 4𝑎2

𝑏 𝑏 √𝑏 2 −4𝑎𝑐
𝑎 (𝑥 2 + 𝑥) = −𝑐 𝑥+ =±
𝑎 2𝑎 2𝑎

𝑏
𝑎(𝑥 2 +𝑎𝑥) 𝑐 𝑏 √𝑏 2 −4𝑎𝑐
= − 𝑥+ =±
𝑎 𝑎 2𝑎 2𝑎
𝑐
𝑥 2 + 𝑏𝑥 = − QUADRATIC
𝑎 −𝒃 ± √𝒃𝟐 − 𝟒𝒂𝒄
FORMULA 𝒙=
𝑏 2
𝑐 𝑏 2 𝟐𝒂
𝑥 2 + 𝑏𝑥 + 2
=− + 2
4𝑎 𝑎 4𝑎
−𝑏+√𝑏 2 −4𝑎𝑐 −𝑏−√𝑏 2 −4𝑎𝑐
The solutions are 𝑥 = and = .
2𝑎 2𝑎

The solution for the standard form of quadratic equation 𝑎𝑥 2 + 𝑏𝑥 + 𝑐 = 0 is given by quadratic formula:
Quadratic Formula

−𝒃±√𝒃𝟐 −𝟒𝒂𝒄
𝑰𝒇 𝒂𝒙𝟐 + 𝒃𝒙 + 𝒄 = 𝟎, 𝒘𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆 𝒂, 𝒃 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒄 𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒍 𝒏𝒐𝒔. 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒂 ≠ 𝟎 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒏 𝒙 = .
𝟐𝒂

Example. Solve 2𝑥 2 − 6𝑥 − 8 = 0.
Solution:
Step 1: Identify the values of 𝑎, 𝑏 and 𝑐.
2𝑥 2 − 6𝑥 − 8 = 0
𝑎=2 𝑏 = −6 𝑐 = −8

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Step 2: Substitute the values to the formula

−𝒃±√𝒃𝟐 −𝟒𝒂𝒄 −(−𝟔)±√(−𝟔)𝟐 −𝟒(𝟐)(−𝟖)

𝒙= 𝒙=
𝟐𝒂 𝟐(𝟐)

Step 3: Simplify
−(−6)±√(−6)2 −4(2)(−8) 6 ±10
𝑥= 𝑥=
2(2) 4

6 ±√36+64 6+10 6−10

𝑥= 𝑥= 𝑥=
4 4 4

6 ±√100 16 −4
𝑥=
4
𝑥= 4
𝑥= 4
6 ±√100
𝑥= 𝑥=4 𝑥 = −1
4
Therefore, the solutions are -1 and 4.
Example. 2. Find the roots of 𝑥 2 + 9𝑥 − 7 = 0.
Solution:
Step 1: Identify the values of 𝑎, 𝑏 and 𝑐.

𝑥 2 + 9𝑥 − 7 = 0

𝑎=1 𝑏=9 𝑐=7

Step 2: Substitute the values to the formula

−𝒃±√𝒃𝟐 −𝟒𝒂𝒄 −(𝟗)±√(𝟗)𝟐 −𝟒(𝟏)(−𝟕)

𝒙= 𝒙=
𝟐𝒂 𝟐(𝟐)

Step 3: Simplify

−(9)±√(9)2 −4(1)(−7)
𝑥=
2(2)

−9 ±√81+28
𝑥=
4

−6 ±√109
𝑥=
4

−9+√109 −9−√109
𝑥= 𝑥=
4 4

𝑥 ≈ −6.39 𝑥 ≈ −11.61
−𝟗+√𝟏𝟎𝟗 −𝟗−√𝟏𝟎𝟗
Therefore, the roots are and .
𝟒 𝟒

I know you’re excited to use the formula, turn to page 8 and answer Activity 1.5 The Secret
Formula.

Activities
Activity 1.1 I am Quadratic!

a. Identify which of the following is a quadratic equation. Write QE if it is quadratic equation and NQE
if not.
1. 2𝑘 − 5 = 0 4. 4ℎ2 − 2ℎ + 3
1
2. 2𝑥 − 𝑥 − 5 = 0
2
5. 2 − 6𝑧 + 7 = 0
𝑧
3. 𝑤(3𝑤 − 4) = 0
b. Determine the equation that represents each situation and tell whether it illustrates a quadratic
equation or not.
Example: 3x – 2 = 45, not quadratic
1. Jose is making a mini garden at their backyard with an area of 25𝑚2 . If the length is 5 meters
longer than its width. What equation defines the area of the mini garden?
2. A group of students must create a rectangular platform for their school project. The width must
be 16 meters less than twice its length and has an area of 40 square meters. Express its area in
terms of its length and width
3. The perimeter of a basketball court is 284 feet. The length measures 44 feet more than its width.
What equation will define the perimeter

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Activity 1.2 Extract Me!
It seems you are now confident to try what you have learned. Solve the following quadratic equations by
extracting roots.
1. 𝑥 2 = 36 4. 5𝑥 2 + 15 = 15
2. 𝑥 2 − 16 = 9 5. 3𝑥 2 + 9 = −27
3. 2𝑥 2 − 32 = 0
Activity 1.3 Factoring time!
Find the roots of the following quadratic equations by factoring.
1. (𝑥 2 − 3𝑥) = 0 4. 𝑥 2 − 13𝑥 − 12 = −42
2. 𝑥 2 − 2𝑥 − 8 = 0 5. 2𝑥 2 + 7𝑥 − 15 = 0
3. 𝑥 2 + 5𝑥 + 6 = 0
Activity 1.4 You Complete Me!

a. Find the missing value to make the following expressions a perfect square trinomial.
1. a2 − 2𝑎 + ___ 4. 𝑝2 − 5𝑝 + ___
2
2. b2 − 6𝑏 + ___ 5. 𝑥 2 − 𝑥 + ___
3
3. m2 − 18𝑚 + ___
b. Solve for the following quadratic equations by completing the square.
1. 𝑥 2 − 2𝑥 = 3 4. 2𝑥 2 − 9𝑥 − 5 = 0
2. 𝑥 2 − 6𝑥 + 7 = 0 5. 3(𝑥 + 1)2 = 𝑥 + 11
3. x 2 − 5x + 4 = 0
Activity 1.5 The Secret FORMULA!

a. Find the value of a, b and c in the following quadratic equations.

Quadratic Equation a b c

1. 𝒙𝟐 − 𝟒𝒙 − 𝟓 = 𝟎
2. 𝟐𝒙𝟐 + 𝒙 − 𝟔 = 𝟎
3. 𝒙𝟐 − 𝟑𝒙 = −𝟏
4. 𝒙𝟐 − 𝟔𝒙 = −𝟐𝒙 + 𝟕
5. −𝟐𝒙 = −𝟑𝒙𝟐 + 𝟖
b. Using the given quadratic equations above, find the roots using quadratic formula. Simplify your
answer.

Remember

Quadratic equation takes the form 𝑥 2 + 𝑏𝑥 + 𝑐 = 0 , where a, b and c are real numbers and 𝑎 ≠ 0. The
values of a, b and c are the numerical coefficients of its quadratic term, linear term and constant term. It can
be solved using any of the following methods:

Method Most appropriate to use

Extracting Square Roots or Square- for quadratic equations of the form 𝑥 2 = 𝑘

Root Property
Factoring If the constant term is 0, or if 𝑎𝑥 2 + 𝑏𝑥 + 𝑐 is factorable.

Completing the square For any quadratic equation of the form 𝑎𝑥 2 + 𝑏𝑥 + 𝑐, where a is 1
and b is even.
Quadratic formula For any quadratic equation.

Check your Understanding

Solve the following quadratic equations by using an appropriate method.

1. 𝑥2 − 𝑥 − 2 = 0 6. 𝑡 2 − 14𝑡 = −15
2. 4𝑥 2 − 20 = 0 7. 4(𝑧 − 1)2 = 15
3. 2𝑥 2 + 7𝑥 = 9 8. 𝑥 2 + 8𝑥 = 20
1 1
4. 𝑚2 = 72 9. 𝑥 2 + 𝑥 =
4 4
5. 𝑝2 = 45 + 12𝑝 10. (𝑥 + 2)2 − 2(𝑥 − 3) = 10

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 Post-test

Read each item carefully and choose the letter of the correct answer. Write your answers on a separate sheet of
paper.

1. Which of the following represents a quadratic equation?

a. 2𝑚2 − 3𝑚 − 5 b. 𝑝2 − 3𝑝 − 10 = 0 c. 3𝑥 − 10 = 0 d. 2𝑤 2 − 3𝑤 − 1 ≥ 0
2. What is the most appropriate method to solve the quadratic equation 𝑥 2 − 2 = 2?
a. By extracting the square root c. By completing the square
b. By factoring d. By using the quadratic formula
3. Find the roots of the quadratic equation 𝑥 2 − 16 = 0.
a. -2 and 2 b. -4 and 4 c. -2 and 8 d. -8 and 8
4. -5 and 3 are the roots of which quadratic equation?
a. 𝑥 2 − 2𝑥 − 15=0 b. 𝑥 2 − 2𝑥 + 15=0 c. 𝑥 2 + 2𝑥 − 15=0 d. 𝑥 2 + 2𝑥 + 15=0
5. What are the roots of the quadratic equation 𝑥 + 3𝑥 + 1 = 0?
2

−3±√5 3±√5
a. 𝑥 = b. 𝑥 = c. 𝑥 = −3 ± √5 d. 𝑥 = 3 ± √5
2 2

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