Cherished Moments School

Bari, Mangaldan, Pangasinan

Mathematics 9
First Assessment
HPS: _25__

I. Direction: Identify if there is a mistake in the solution, write the correct solution in the Correction Column and
make a brief reason. Write No Error, if there is no mistake in the solution.

Problem & Solution Correction Reason

1. 2𝑥 2 + 7𝑥 + 6 = 0

(2𝑥 + 2)(𝑥 + 3) = 0

2𝑥 + 2 = 0 ; 𝑥+3=0

2𝑥 = −2 ; 𝑥 = −3

𝑥 = −1

2. 8𝑥 2 − 21𝑥 + 10

(2𝑥 − 5)(4𝑥 − 2) = 0

(2𝑥 − 5) = 0 ; 4𝑥 − 2 = 0

2𝑥 = 5 ; 4𝑥 = 2
5 1
𝑥=2 ; 𝑥=2

3. 𝑥 2 − 6𝑥 − 40 = 0

(𝑥 − 10)(𝑥 + 4) = 0

𝑥 − 10 = 0 ; 𝑥+4=0

𝑥 = 10; 𝑥 = −4

II. Problem Solving. Analyze each of the following problem and show your complete solution.

1. The difference between the two positive numbers is 8 and the square of their sum is 256. Find the
two numbers.
2. The perimeter of a rectangular garden is 20 m and its area is 16 m2. Calculate the length and the
breadth of the garden.

3. The height, y meters, of an object projected directly upwards from the ground can be modelled by
𝑦 = 20𝑡 − 5𝑡 2 , where t is the time in seconds after it leaves the ground. (5 points)
i) Find the height of the object 2 seconds after it leaves the ground.

ii) When will the object be 15 m above the ground?