Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region III – Central
Luzon
Schools Division of
Pampanga

Quadratic
Inequalities

JOCELYN D.
ISIP
SST
II
Writ
er
JANE P. VALENCIA,
Ed.D EPS I-
MATHEMATICS
Learning Competency: ILLUSTRATES and SOLVES QUADRATIC
INEQUALITIES

GUIDE CARD

Iron Man, Thor, the Hulk and the rest of the Avengers unite to battle
their most powerful enemy – the evil THANOS. On a mission to collect
all six infinity stones, so that they can stop Thanos to destroy half of
the universe.

Before the avengers can do their great mission, they need to pass first
this challenge: how to illustrate and Solve Quadratic Inequality.
This will be a practice so that in their real battle with Thanos, they can
solve easily the inequality brought by this evil man in real life.

Hey Friends, look what I

found!
I think these symbols have something to
do with the challenge given to us.

That’s right, those symbols are greater than

( > ), less than ( < ), additional to that, we have
also greater than or equal to (≥ ), less than or
equal to (≤ ) and not equal (≠ ). These are the
symbols used in INEQUALITY.

How does quadratic equation

differ from quadratic inequality?

I remember it, the standard form of

Quadratic
Equation is ax² + bx + c = 0, where a, b, c are real
numbers and a ≠ 0. Same as in Quadratic Inequality,
BUT
equal sign is not used but these symbols that will
replace it, > , <, ≥ , ≤ , and ≠. Therefore, the
standard form of it will be ax² + bx + c > 0. Got It!

What about the solving of this quadratic Inequality?

Is it the same with Quadratic Equations?
 Partly yes, because in solving quadratic inequality,
you need to find the roots of its corresponding equality.
The points corresponding to the roots of the
equality, when plotted on the number line, separate the
line into two or three intervals.
An interval is part of the solution of the
inequality if a number in that interval makes the
inequality true.
Did you get it, Hulk? Look at these examples?

Find the solution set of x2 – x – 2 ≥ 0.

Solution: STEPS
1. x2 – x – 2 ≥ 0 1. We get the corresponding
x2 – x – 2 = 0 equality. Change ≥ into =.
2. (x–2)(x+1) = 0 2. Factor the left side.

Ooops! You may choose the appropriate

technique you’ve learned in solving quadratic
equations such as extracting the square root,
factoring, completing the square and Quadratic
Formula. ) If the given ax² + bx + c will be
factorable, then it will be easy to
solve the inequality.

3. (x–2)(x+1) = 0 3. From the factors , use

x–2 = 0 x+1 = 0 zero product property (set each
x=2 x = -1 factors to zero) then solve for x.

This will be the exciting part, as you noticed

in Quadratic Equation solutions may be two
solutions one solution or no solution even it is
rational, irrational or imaginary.
BUT in Quadratic Inequality, it is possible that
the solution set will be infinite solutions,
remember the
interval
s
4. Plot
the
points corresponding to 2 and
-1

As you can see, the number line was divided into 3, this will be
the intervals you will use. (x ≤ -1 ), ( x = 0, 1) and x
≥2
Test a number from each interval against the inequality.
x ≤ -1 9+ x = 1 middle
x = -3 3 -2 interval x2 – x – 2 ≥
x2 – x – 2 ≥ ≥0 0
0 12-2 (1) –(1)–2 ≥0
2

(-3)2 – (-3) -2 ≥0 1–1–2 ≥ 0

≥ 0 10 ≥ 0 0–2 ≥ 0
TRUE -2 ≥ 0
FALSE x

2
x

4
x2 –
x–2
≥0
( 4 )2 – ( 4
)–2 ≥0
16
-4 -2
≥ 0
12
-2
≥
0
1
0

0
T
R
U
E
Thus, the solution set of
the given inequality is
{ x: x ≤ -1 or x ≥
2 } or
-1 ≥ x
≥2
and its graph is shown.
ALL POINTS WITH THE
RED
COLORS ARE SOLUTION SETS OF THE GIVEN INEQUALITY.

Remember this:
Open circle ( >, < ) : the point is not included in the solution
Solid circle ( ≥, ≤ ): the point is included in the solution

Here is another example: Solve the inequality x2 – x

< 12. Follow the steps:
1. Write the inequality in standard form.
1. x2 – x – 12
<0 Then rewrite the corresponding equality,
x2 – x – 12 the > to
=0 = sign.
2. (x – 4)(x + 3) = 0 2. Factor the left side.
3. x – 4 = 0 x + 3 = 0 3. Set each factors to zero ( Zero
x = 4 and x = –3 Product Prop.) then solve the value of x.
4.
4. Plot the points corresponding to 4 and
-3.

Another technique so that you can easily do the test

point by using the factors of the inequality. Remember
it is your choice which number from the intervals you
will use.

x < x = ( -2,-1, x >

-3 0,1,2,3 ) 4
x= x= x=
-5 0 10
x2 – x – 12 < 0 x2 – x – 12 < 0 x2 – x – 12 < 0
(x – 4)(x + 3) (x – 4)(x + 3) (x – 4)(x + 3)
<0 < 0 (0 – 4)( 0 <0
(-5 – 4)( -5 + 3) + 3) < 0 (-4) (10 – 4)( 10 + 3)
< 0 (-9)(-2) < 0 (3) < 0 < 0 (6)(13) < 0
18 < -12 < 78 <
0 0 0
FALS TRU FALS
E E E

So, the solution set of the

given inequality will be
-3< x < 4
x = ( -2,-1, 0,1,2,3 )
AMAZING! With these guides and examples, we can now do
the activities ahead about this topic. Truly, if we share our
thoughts and we unite for one mission, there will be no
problem. What a relief! We, the avengers, are ready for the
mission.
 ACTIVITY CARD

Activity # 1
Help Spidy to choose Quadratic inequality. Write the number on the
box.

1. 2x2 –5 x
≥ 3

2. 12x – 24 6. x2 ( x + 3) ≥ 0
<0

3. 5x2 – x +1 5. 4x2 > 100

< 0

4. x2 –5 x + 6 = 0

Activity 2.
Shade the box if the value belongs to the solution set.

5 5
8 -7 3 0
x≤ 𝟓
3 0 x>𝟑
1 8

6 -4 10 -2
Activity # 3
Thanos’ Gauntlet: Find the Solutions. Box the integer if
it is a solution for the given quadratic inequality x2 – 8 x <
20.

11
0
5
-3 -5
7
Great Job!
Now, help us to answer this, for the infinity
Stone. Let’s fight for the inequality made by
Thanos!
Let us move to Assessment Activity.

ASSESSMENT
CARD

MULTIPLE CHOICE: Read the statements carefully and write the

letter of the correct answer
1. It is an inequality that contains polynomial of degree 2 that
can be written in a form ax2 +bx + c > 0.
a. Linear inequality c. Quadratic equation
b. Quadratic inequality d. Polynomial Inequality
2. Which does NOT belong to the group?
a. < b. > c. ≤ d. =
3. Which is NOT an example of quadratic inequality?
a. 2x2 – 5x -1 > 0 b. x2 + 2x ≤ 8 c. x2 – 3x +2 = 0 d. 2x2
<50
4. Which will lead to a quadratic inequality?
a. ( x+2 )( x – 3 ) < 0 c. 3x ( x2 +
2 )> 0 b. ( 2x + 3 )( x – 1)≥ 2x2 d. 2
(x –1)≤0
4

5. Given ( x – 3 )( x - 5 ) < 0 which is one of the solutions?

a. 6 b. 4 c. 0 d. -2
For 6-12, Arrange in correct order the following solutions in
solving the inequality x2 + 6 x +5 > 0,
8 10. 11. 12,
6. 7. 9.
a. ( x + 5 )( x + 1 )
= 0 b. x2 + 6 x +5
= 0
c. x = -5 , x = -1
-5
-1 d.

e. -5 > x > -1
f. ( x + 5 ) = 0 ( x + 1 ) = 0
g.
x < -5 -5 < x < x > -1
x= -1 x=
-6 x= -4
x + 6x + 5 >
2 -3 x + 6x + 5 >
2

0 (x + 5)(x + x 2 + 6x + 5 > 0 (x + 5)(x +

1) > 0 0 (x + 5)(x + 1) > 0
(-6 + 5)( -6 + 1 ) 1) > 0 (-6 + 5)( -6 + 1 )
> 0 ( -1 )( -5 ) < (-3 + 5)( -3 + 1 ) > 0 ( -1 )( -5 ) <
0 > 0 ( 2 )( -2 ) < 0 0
6> -4 > 6>
0 0 0
TRU FALS TRU
E E E

_13. Solve x2 -1 > 0

a. -1 > x > 1 b. -1 < x > 1 c. -1 > x < 1 d. -2 >
x>1
14. Find the solution set of x2 + 5 x ≤ 6 .
a. -3 ≤ x ≤ 2 b. 3 ≤ x ≤ -2 c. -6 ≤ x ≤ 1 d. 6 ≤
x ≤ -1
15. Which is the solution set of x2 + 7x + 10 ≥ 0 ?
a. -5, -6, -7, -8 …. b. -3, -4 c. -2,-1, 0, 1, 2,….. d. a
and c
 ENRICHMENT CARD

The last challenge , fight!

Activity # 1 AVENGERS ( A ) or THANOS ( T )
Determine if it is quadratic inequality or not. From the box of the
infinity stones , Put A for quadratic Inequalities and T if it is not.

1. x2+9x+14 3. 11x – 10 < 0 5.12 – 5x + x2 ≤ 0

>0

2. 3x2 – 5x = 1 4. 4t2 – 6. (2r -5)(r+4)<0

7t+2 ≥ 0

7. x2 ≥ 10x 9.3x2 –x – 11. x2 –2x –12=5

-3 12≤3x2

8. x2 – 8 x < 12. x2 -81 ≥ 0

10. x – 12 =
20 x2

Activity # 2 COMPLETE MY STEPS for the

infinity gauntlet. Fill out each steps in solving
the quadratic inequality

1. x2 + 4 x < 21

Write the quadratic inequality in standard form.

Write the corresponding
equality.

Factor the left

side.
Apply zero product property

Solve
x

Plot the values of x in

a number line

Testpoint in
each interval
 Solution Set
Solution Set
2. x2 -30 ≥ -5

Write the quadratic inequality in standard form.

Write the corresponding
equality.

Factor the left side.

Apply zero product property

Solve
x

Plot the values of x in

a number line

Testpoint in
each interval

Solution Set

We are now
ready!!!!!! We gonna
stop You, Evil
Thanos.
 ANSWER KEY CARD

ACTIVITY CARD

Activity 1 : 1,2,3,5
Activity 2
5 5
8 -7 3 0

x≤ 𝟓 x>𝟑
3 0 1 8
6 -4 10 -2

Activity 3

-3 5 0 11 7 -5

Assessment Card
1. B 2. D 3. C 4. A 5. B 6. B 7. A 8.F
9. C 10. D 11. G 12. E 13. A 14. C 15. D
Enrichment Card
Activity 1
1. A 2. T 3. T 4. A 5. A
6. A
7. A 8. A 9. T 10. T 11. T
12. A

Activity # 2
1. x2 + 4 x < 21
x2 + 4 x -21 < Write the quadratic inequality in standard form.
0 Write the corresponding equality.
x2 + 4 x -21 =
0 Factor the left side.

( x + 7 ) ( x – 3)
= 0
x+7 =0 x–3 Apply zero product property

= 0 x = -7 x Solve x

=3 Plot the values of x in

a number line
-7 0 3
x<-7 x = x = 0 (x+7) x>3 x = 5
-10 (x+7)(x (x – 3) <0 ( (x+7)(x – 3)
– 3) <0 0+7 )( 0-3 )< <0 (5+7(5- Testpoint in
(-10+7)(-10- 0 3)<0 each interval
3)<0 7(- 12(2)<
-3(- 3)<0 0
13)<0 - 24<
39< 21<0 0
0 True False
False
 Therefore the solution set will
-7 0 3 be -7 < x < 3
2. x2 -30 ≥ -5
x2 -30 +5 ≥ 0 Write the quadratic inequality in standard
x2 - 25 = 0 form.
Write the corresponding equality.
( x + 5 ) ( x – 5)
= 0 Factor the left side.
x+5 =0 x–5 Apply zero product property

= 0 x = -5 x Solve x

=5 Plot the values of x in

a number line
-5 0
5
x<5 x = -7 x = 0 (x+5) x>5 x = 6
(x+5)(x – 5) (x – 5) ≥0 (x+5)(x – 5)
≥0 (-7+5)(- ( 0+5 )( 0-5 ) ≥0 (6+5)(6-5) Testpoint in
7-5) ≥0 ≥0 ≥0 each interval
-2(-12) 5(-5) 11(1) ≥0
≥0 ≥0 11≥0
24≥ - True
0 25≥0
True False
Therefore the solution set will
-5 0 5 be -5 ≥ x ≥ 5
 REFERENCE CARD

• Merden L. Bryant, Leonides E. Bulalayao, Melvin M. Callanta,

Jerry D. Cruz et al, Mathematics Learner’s Material 9,
Quadratic Equation, Published By Department of Education
Secretary Br. Armin A. Luistro FSC, Undersecretary Dina S.
Ocampo, 2014

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