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Mathematics
Quarter 1 – Week 1
Weekly Learning Activity Sheet (WLAS)
QUADRATIC EQUATION

Writer:

JUVY ROSE C. TIMA-AMORA

MANINGALAO NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
AGUSAN DEL NORTE DIVISION
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Mathematics 9
Weekly Learning Activity Sheet(WLAS)
Quarter 1: Week 1: Quadratic Equation
First Edition, 2021

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WEEKLY LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET

Mathematics 9 Quarter 1 Week 1

ILLUSTRATES QUADRATIC EQUATION

Name:_______________________________ Section:______________

Most Essential Learning Competency (MELC)

1. Illustrates quadratic equations. M9AL-Ia-1
2. Solves quadratic equations by: (a) extracting square roots; (b) factoring; (c)
completing the square; and (d) using the quadratic formula. M9AL-Ia-b-1

Learning Objectives
1. Illustrates quadratic equation.
2. Solves quadratic equation by extracting square roots.
3. Solves quadratic equations by factoring.
4. Solves quadratic equation applying completing the square.
5. Applies quadratic formula to solve quadratic equations.
Time Allotment: 4 days
Mathematics 9 Learner’s Material, pp. 10-47

Key Concepts
A quadratic equation in one variable is of the form 𝑎𝑥 2 + 𝑏𝑥 + 𝑐 = 0 where 𝑎, 𝑏,
and 𝑐 are real numbers and 𝑎 ≠ 0. This form of quadratic equation is written in
standard form. In this equation, 𝑎𝑥 2 is the quadratic term, 𝑏𝑥 is the linear term, and
𝑐 is the arithmetic or constant term. In addition, a in the quadratic term is the
coefficient of 𝑥 2 which may be positive or negative but not equal to zero, b in the
linear term is the coefficient of x which may be positive, negative or zero, c is the
arithmetic term which may be positive, negative or zero.

Activities

General Directions: Work on activities that follow. Do it on separate sheets of papers.

Activity 1. Quadratic or Not Quadratic

Materials: A sheet of paper, WLAS/Learners Manual, ballpen.

Directions: Carefully examine the examples and discussion inside the box. Then, check
your understanding by completing the table below.
Examples: Determine if the given equation is quadratic. If yes, identify the values of 𝑎, 𝑏 and
𝑐.
1. 4𝑥 2 − 11𝑥 = 7
2. 5𝑥(2𝑥 + 1) = 0
3. 2𝑥 2 − 15 = 2(𝑥 2 + 7𝑥)
Solution:
1. The equation 4𝑥 2 − 11𝑥 = 7 is a quadratic equation but not in standard form. The standard
form is
4𝑥 2 − 11𝑥 = 7 → Add -7 to both sides to make the right side equal to zero
4𝑥 2 − 11𝑥 − 7 = 7 − 7
4𝑥 2 − 11𝑥 − 7 = 0 then a=4, b=-11, c=-7
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2. To check if the equation is quadratic, multiply the left side of the equation using distributive
property.
5𝑥(2𝑥 + 1) = 0
(5𝑥)(2𝑥) + (5𝑥)(1) = 0
10𝑥 2 + 5𝑥 = 0 then a=10, b=5, c=0 (since there is no constant c)
3. To check if the equation is quadratic, simplify the left side of the equation then combine
similar terms.
2𝑥 2 − 15 = 2(𝑥 2 + 7𝑥)
2𝑥 2 − 15 = 2(𝑥 2 ) + 2(7𝑥)
2𝑥 2 − 15 = 2𝑥 2 + 14𝑥
2𝑥 2 − 2𝑥 2 + 14𝑥 − 15 = 0
0 + 14𝑥 − 15 = 0
Since the resulting equation has a degree of 1, then it is not quadratic. Thus, 14𝑥 – 15 =
0 is a linear equation.
A. Write quadratic if the equation is quadratic and not quadratic if it is not. Write the
standard form of the quadratic equation, then identify a, b, and c, otherwise write NA if it
is not. (Each box corresponds to 1 point for correct answer.)

Equation Quadratic/ Standard Form a b c

Not Quadratic
Example 1. 4𝑥 2 − 11𝑥 = 7 Quadratic 4𝑥 2 − 11𝑥 − 7 = 0 4 -11 -7
Example 2. 5𝑥(2𝑥 + 1) = 0 Quadratic 10𝑥 2 + 5𝑥 = 0 10 5 0
Example 3. Not Quadratic NA NA NA NA
2𝑥 2 − 15 = 2(𝑥 2 + 7𝑥)
1. 𝑥(2𝑥 − 7) = 0
2. 3𝑥 2 + 2𝑥 = 9
3. (𝑥 − 5)(2𝑥 + 3) = 0
4. 12 − 14𝑥 = 0

Activity 2. Extracting Square Roots

Materials: A sheet of paper, WLAS/Learners Manual, ballpen, scientific calculator.

Directions: Examine the examples inside the box about solving quadratic equation by
extracting square roots. Then, answer the following quadratic equations by extracting
square roots. Answer Test A below.
Solving Quadratic Equation by Extracting Square Roots
To solve for 𝒙 in the quadratic equation of the form 𝑥 2 = 𝑐, take the square root of
both sides of the equation.

Example 1. Solve 𝑥 2 = 64 Example 2. Solve 25x2 = 4

Solution: Take the square root of both sides, Solution: Writing in the form 𝑥 2 = 𝑐,
1
√𝑥 2 = √64 Multiply to both sides, we get
25
4
𝑥 = ±8 𝑥2 = 25

4
The solutions are 8 and -8. √𝑥 2 = √
25

2
𝑥=±
5
2 2
The solutions are and − .
5 5
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Example 3. Solve 9𝑥 2 + 16 = 0. Example 4. Solve 2(𝑥 + 4)2 = 18

Solution: Subtract -16 to both sides. Solution: Divide both sides by 2,

2(𝑥+4)2 18
9𝑥 2 + 16 − 16 = 0 − 16 we have =
2 2
9𝑥 2 = −16 (𝑥 + 4)2 = 9
Writing in the form 𝑥 2 = 𝑐, Take the square root of both sides,
divide both sides by 9
9𝑥 2 −16 √(𝑥 + 4)2 = √9
= (𝑥 + 4) = ±3
9 9
−16
𝑥2 = Write two equations using both the
9
Take the square root of both sides, positive and negative square roots and solve
each. That is,
−16
√𝑥 2 = √
9
𝑥+4= 3 or 𝑥 + 4 = −3
-4 -4 -4 -4
𝑥 = −1 𝑥 = −7
−16
𝑥 = ±√
9
The solutions are -1 and -7.
The answer will not be a real number.
Therefore, there is no solution.

A. Find the solutions of the following quadratic equations by extracting square roots. (2 points
each correct answer with solution)
1. Solve 𝑥 2 = 16
2. Solve 𝑡 2 = 81
3. Solve 𝑟 2 − 100 = 0
4. Solve 4𝑥 2 − 225 = 0
5. Solve (2𝑠 − 1)2 − 225 = 0
Activity 3. Factoring

Materials: A sheet of paper, WLAS/Learners Manual, ballpen, scientific calculator.

Directions: Examine the examples inside the box about solving quadratic equation by
factoring. Then, answer Test A and B.

Solving Quadratic Equation by Factoring

Techniques on Factoring Quadratic Expressions
A. Factoring by GCF (Greatest Common Factor)
Factor this polynomial: 2𝑥 2 + 4𝑥
Align the factor of each term: 2𝑥 2 = 2 ∙ 𝑥 ∙ 𝑥
4𝑥 = 2 ∙ 2 ∙ 𝑥
Thus, the GCF of 2𝑥 and 4𝑥 is 2𝑥.
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Write terms as products using the GCF as factor. → 𝑥(2𝑥) + 2(2𝑥)

Use the Distributive Property to factor. → 2𝑥(𝑥 + 2)
B. Factoring: 𝑥 + 𝑏𝑥 + 𝑐
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Factor this polynomial: 𝑥 2 + 4𝑥 − 12

(𝑥 + ∎)(𝑥 + ∎)
Notice that 𝑏 = 4 and 𝑐 = −12;
Now, look for the factors of -12 with a sum of 4
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Guess and check:
Factors of -12 Sum
-1 and 12 -1+12=11
1 and -12 1+(-12)=-11
3 and -4 3+(-4)=-1
-3 and 4 -3+4= 1
2 and -6 2+(-6)=-4
-2 and 6 -2+6=4

The factors needed are -2 and 6.

Therefore, the factor of 𝑥 2 + 4𝑥 − 12 is (𝑥 − 2)(𝑥 + 6).

C. Factoring: 𝑎𝑥 2 + 𝑏𝑥 + 𝑐
Factor this polynomial: 2𝑥 2 + 3𝑥 − 2
(∎𝑥 + ∎)(∎𝑥 + ∎)
Guess and check:
𝑎=2 𝑐 = −2 𝑏=3
Factors of 2 Factors of -2 Outer + Inner
1 and 2 1 and -2 1(-2)+2(1)=-2+2=0
1 and 2 -1 and 2 1(2)+2(-1)=2+(-2)=0
1 and 2 2 and -1 1(-1)+2(2)=-1+4=3
Inner terms Thus, the qualified factors for a are
Outer terms 1 and 2 and for c are 2 and -1.
Therefore, the factor for 2𝑥 2 + 3𝑥 − 2 is (1𝑥 + 2)(2𝑥 + (−1)) or can be written as
(𝑥 + 2)(2𝑥 − 1).
Steps on how to solve a quadratic equation by factoring:
1. Move all the terms of the equation in the left side if necessary. In this case, the other side
must be zero.
2. Combine the similar terms in the left side.
3. Factor the left side of the equation.
4. Equate each factor that holds the unknown variable to zero (Zero Product Property).
5. Solve the equated form.
6. Check the answers by evaluating it to the original equation.

Example 1. Solve using factoring: 4𝑥 2 = 6𝑥 Example 2. 𝑥 2 − 3𝑥 = 18

Solution: Solution:
4𝑥 2 = 6𝑥 𝑥 2 − 3𝑥 = 18
Subtract 6x from both sides −6𝑥 −6𝑥 −18 −18
4𝑥 2 − 6𝑥 = 0 2
𝑥 − 3𝑥 − 18 = 0
Factor by GCF: 2x (2𝑥)(2𝑥) − (2𝑥)(3) = 0 (𝑥 + 3)(𝑥 − 6) = 0
2𝑥(2𝑥 − 3) = 0
Equate each factor to zero. 2𝑥 = 0 or 2𝑥 − 3 = 0 𝑥+3= 0 or (𝑥 − 6) = 0
Solve each equation 𝑥=0 or 2𝑥 = 3 −3 − 3 +6 +6
𝑥 + 0 = −3 𝑥+0 =6
3
𝑥=0 or 𝑥 = 𝑥 = −3 𝑥=6
2

3
The solutions are 0 𝑎𝑛𝑑 . The solutions are -3 and 6.
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Example 3. 2𝑥 2 − 3 = −𝑥 Example 4. 𝑥 2 + 9𝑥 = −8
Solution: Solution:
2𝑥 2 − 3 = −𝑥 𝑥 2 + 9𝑥 = −8
+𝑥 +𝑥 +8 +8
2 2
2𝑥 + 𝑥 − 3 = 0 𝑥 + 9𝑥 + 8 = 0
By using the techniques of factoring, By using the techniques of factoring,
the factor of 2𝑥 2 + 𝑥 − 3 = 0 is the factor of 𝑥 2 + 9𝑥 + 8 = 0 is
(2𝑥 + 3)(𝑥 − 1) = 0. (𝑥 + 1)(𝑥 + 8) = 0.
Equate each factor to zero, Equate each factor to zero,
2𝑥 + 3 = 0 or 𝑥−1=0 𝑥+1 = 0 or 𝑥+8 = 0
−3 − 3 +1 +1 −1 − 1 −8 − 8
2𝑥 + 0 = −3 𝑥+0=1 𝑥 + 0 = −1 𝑥 + 0 = −8
2𝑥 = −3 𝑥=1 𝑥 = −1 𝑥 = −8
2 2
The solutions are -1 and -8.
−3
𝑥=
2
−3
The solutions are and 1.
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A. Factor each quadratic expression. Show your complete solution then encircle your final
answer. (2 points for right process of the solution and 1pt for final correct answer)
1. 3𝑥 2 + 5𝑥
2. 4𝑥 2 + 16𝑥
3. 𝑥 2 + 5𝑥 + 6
4. 𝑥 2 − 5𝑥 + 4
5. 2𝑥 2 + 11𝑥 + 5

B. Factor each quadratic expression. Show your complete solution then encircle your final
answer. (5 points each correct solution and answer)
1. 𝑥 2 − 4𝑥 = 0
2. 𝑥 2 + 2𝑥 = 15
3. 2𝑥 2 − 12 = 2𝑥

Activity 4. Completing The Square

Materials: A sheet of paper, WLAS/Learners Manual, ballpen, scientific calculator.

Directions: Examine the examples inside the box about solving quadratic equation by
completing the square. Then, solve Test A below.
Completing the Square
Steps in solving quadratic equations by “completing the square”.
1. Place the constant term on the right side of the equation. All the terms with unknowns are on
the left side.
2. The numerical coefficient of 𝑥 2 should be 1. Divide each term of the equation with the numerical
coefficient of 𝑥 2 if necessary.
3. To get the constant term needed to complete the square, get the numerical coefficient of 𝑥, divide
it by 2 and square it. Add the result to both sides of the equation.
4. Factor the perfect square trinomial.
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5. Extract the square root from both sides. Two values will be obtained for the right side of the
equation.
6. Equate the linear expressions to each of the two values.
7. Solve each of the resulting linear equations.
8. Check your answer by substituting to the original equation.
Example 1. Example 2.
Solve 𝑥 2 − 8𝑥 − 9 = 0 by completing the square. Solve 3𝑥 2 − 4𝑥 + 1 = 0 by completing the
square.
Solution: Solution:
𝑥 2 − 8𝑥 − 9 = 0 original equation 3𝑥 2 − 4𝑥 + 1 = 0
+9 + 9 −1 − 1
𝑥 2 − 8𝑥 = 9 3𝑥 2 − 4𝑥 = −1

Get the constant term needed to complete Divide 3 to both sides to make the
the square. coefficient of 𝑥 2 to 1.
−8 2 3𝑥 2 −4𝑥 −1 4 −1
( ) = (−4)2 = 16 = → 𝑥2 − 𝑥 =
2 3 3 3 3
Add the constant term to both sides, Get the constant term needed to
𝑥 2 − 8𝑥 + 16 = 9 + 16 complete the square.
−4 2
−4 2 2 −4 1 2 −4 2 −2 2 4
The left side is a perfect square trinomial. ( 2
3
) = ( 3 ÷ 1) = ( 3 × 2) = ( 6 ) = ( 3 ) = 9

Factor the trinomial square. Add the constant term to both sides.
4 4 −1 4 −3+4 1
(𝑥 − 4)(𝑥 − 4) = 25 𝑥2 − 𝑥 + = + = =
3 9 3 9 9 9
4 4 1
(𝑥 − 4)2 = 25 𝑥2 − 𝑥 + =
3 9 9
Extract the square root of both sides. The left side is a perfect square trinomial.
√(𝑥 − 4)2 = √25 Factor the trinomial square.
2 2 1
𝑥 − 4 = ±5 (𝑥 − ) (𝑥 − ) =
3 3 9
Equate the linear expressions to each of
2 2 1
The two values. (𝑥 − ) =
3 9
𝑥−4 = 5 or 𝑥 − 4 = −5 Extract a square root of both sides.
2
+4 +4 +4 +4 √(𝑥 − 2) = √1
3 9
2 1
𝑥+0 = 9 𝑥 + 0 = −1 (𝑥 − )= ±
3 3
𝑥=9 𝑥 = −1 Equate the linear expressions to each of
each of the two values.
2 1 2 −1
The solutions are 9 and -1. 𝑥− = or 𝑥 − =
3 3 3 3
2 2 2 2
+ + + +
3 3 3 3
3 1
𝑥+0 = 𝑥+0 =
3 3
1
𝑥=1 𝑥=
3
1
The solutions are 1 and .
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A. Find the solutions of the following quadratic equations by completing the square. (5pts
each for correct answer with solution)
1.) 𝑥 2 + 10𝑥 + 2 = 0

2.) 𝑥 2 − 7𝑥 + 12 = 0

3.) 3𝑥 2 + 24𝑥 = −48

4.) 2𝑥 2 + 4𝑥 + 1 = 0
Note: “Always reduce your answer into lowest terms.”
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Activity 5. Quadratic Formula

Materials: A sheet of paper, WLAS/Learners Manual, ballpen, scientific calculator.

Directions: Examine the examples inside the box about solving quadratic equation using
quadratic formula. Then, solve test A below.

Quadratic Formula
It is a process that is applicable for all forms of quadratic equations, unlike factoring
that is appropriate only if the quadratic expression is factorable.

−𝒃±√𝒃𝟐 −𝟒𝒂𝒄
Quadratic Formula: 𝒙= , of course, for 𝑎 ≠ 0 ;
𝟐𝒂

Example 1: Solve for the real roots using quadratic formula of the quadratic equation
𝑥 2 − 2𝑥 − 19 = 0.
Solution:
In equation, 𝑥 2 − 2𝑥 − 19 = 0, 𝑎 = 1, 𝑏 = −2, 𝑐 = −19,
Substitute the values using quadratic formula,
−𝒃±√𝒃𝟐 −𝟒𝒂𝒄 −(−𝟐)±√(−𝟐)𝟐 −𝟒(𝟏)(−𝟏𝟗) 𝟐±√𝟒+𝟕𝟔 𝟐±√𝟖𝟎
𝒙= = = =
𝟐𝒂 𝟐(𝟏) 𝟐 𝟐

Simplify, √80 = √16 ∙ 5 = 4√5.

2±4√5 2 4√5
Thus, 𝑥 = = ± = 1 ± 2√5.
2 2 2

Therefore, the roots are 1 + 2√5 and 1 − 2√5.

Example 2. 2𝑥 2 + 6𝑥 = −3
Solution:
Change 2𝑥 2 + 6𝑥 = −3 to standard form, we have 2𝑥 2 + 6𝑥 + 3 = 0. The value of
𝑎 = 2, 𝑏 = 6, 𝑐=3
Substitute the values to quadratic formula,

−𝒃±√𝒃𝟐 −𝟒𝒂𝒄 −𝟔±√𝟔𝟐 −𝟒(𝟐)(𝟑) −𝟔±√𝟑𝟔−𝟐𝟒 −𝟔±√𝟏𝟐

𝒙= = = =
𝟐𝒂 𝟐(𝟐) 𝟒 𝟒

−6±2√3 −6 2√3 −3 √3
Simplify, √12 = √4 ∙ 3 = 2√3. Thus, 𝑥= = ± = ±
4 4 4 2 2

−3 √3 −3 √3
Therefore, the roots are + and − .
2 3 2 3

Example 3. 2𝑥 2 − 3𝑥 + 4 = 0 , 𝑎 = 2, 𝑏 = −3, 𝑐 = 4
Solutions:
−𝒃±√𝒃𝟐 −𝟒𝒂𝒄 −(−𝟑)±√(−𝟑)𝟐 −𝟒(𝟐)(𝟒) 𝟑±√𝟗−𝟑𝟐 𝟑±√−𝟐𝟑
𝒙= = = =
𝟐𝒂 𝟐(𝟐) 𝟒 𝟒

Notice that the radicand is negative. It indicates that the roots are non-real.
Therefore, there is no roots.
A. Use the quadratic formula to solve each of the following quadratic equations: (5pts. each)
1. 𝑥 2 − 9𝑥 = −10
2. 2𝑥 2 + 13𝑥 + 20 = 0
3. 2𝑥 2 + 8𝑥 = 9
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Reflection
Directions: Write three things that:
a. I have found out:
1. ________________________________________________________________________
2. ________________________________________________________________________
3. ________________________________________________________________________
b. I have learned that:
1. ________________________________________________________________________
2._________________________________________________________________________
3._________________________________________________________________________
c. I have learned more about:
1. ________________________________________________________________________
2. ________________________________________________________________________
3. ________________________________________________________________________

References for learners

Learner’s Material, Mathematics Grade 9 pp. 10-47, First Edition 2017
Mathematics -Grade 9, Alternative Delivery Mode, Department of Education
 email address: juvyrose.tima@deped.gov.ph
District: Las Nieves II
Division: Agusan del Norte
Reviewed by: MERLE S. PACATANG, Ph. D., Doña Rosario National High School
Written by: JUVY ROSE C. TIMA-AMORA, Maningalao National High School
Activity 1. Quadratic or Not Quadratic
Equation Quadratic or Not Standard Form a b c
Quadratic
1. Quadratic 2𝑥 2 − 7𝑥 = 0 2 -7 0
2. Quadratic 3𝑥 2 + 2𝑥 − 9 = 0 3 2 -9
3. Quadratic 2𝑥 2 − 7𝑥 − 15 = 0 2 -7 -15
4. Not Quadratic NA NA NA NA
Activity 2. Extracting Square Roots Activity 4. Completing the Square
1. The solutions are 4 and -4. 1. The solutions are −5 ± √23.
2. The solutions are 9 and -9. 2. The solutions are 3 and 4.
3. The solutions are 10 and -10. 3. The solution is -4.
15 −15 √2
4. The solutions are and . 4. The solutions are −1 ± .
2 2 2
5. The solutions are 8 and -7.
Activity 3. Factoring Activity 5. Quadratic Formula
9±√41
A. 1. 𝑥(3𝑥 + 5) 1. The solutions are .
2
−5
2. 4𝑥(𝑥 + 4) 2. The solutions are and -4.
2
√34
3. (𝑥 + 2)(𝑥 + 3) 3. The solutions are 2 ± .
2
4. (𝑥 − 4)(𝑥 − 1)
5. (𝑥 + 5)(2𝑥 + 1)
B. 1. The solutions are 0 and 4.
2. The solutions are 3 and -5.
3. The solutions are 3 and -2.
Answer Key
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