Performance Task 2

Math 9 Quarter 1

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Note: Solutions must be written on the space provided.

A. Solve each equation by completing the square.
1. 𝑥 2 - 2x – 24 = 0 2. 4𝑥 2 + 8𝑥 − 7 = 0

B. Simplify each expression.

−5±7 −(−4)±√(−4)2−4(3)(−2)
1. √12 2. √75 3. 4.
2 2(3)

C. Solve each equation by using the quadratic formula.

1. 6𝑥 2 − 7𝑥 − 3 = 0 2. 3𝑥 2 − 6𝑥 = 2 3. 𝑥 2 = −3𝑥 + 5

D. Describe the nature of the roots of each equation.

1. 𝑥 2 − 2𝑥 + 2 = 0 2. 𝑥 2 + 7𝑥 = 15

E. Find the sum and product of the roots of 𝑥 2 + 8𝑥 − 7 = 0.

F. Find the product of the roots of 3𝑥 2 − 5𝑥 − 9 = 0