Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
National Capital Region
Schools Division Office of Quezon City
NOVALICHES HIGH SCHOOL
Lakandula St. T.S. Cruz Subdivision, Novaliches, Quezon City

MATHEMATICS 9

Name of Learner: ________________________ Grade Level: Grade 9

Section: ____________________ Date: ________________

LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET

Week 3 Lesson 1: Solves Equations Transformable to Quadratic Equations

Background Information for Learners:

In studying quadratic equations, we encounter expressions which are not written in standard form a x 2 +bx+ c=0. So,
we need to do some manipulations in order to rewrite or transform this into standard form. This includes rational algebraic
equations. The principles of least common multiples and operations on algebraic expressions are necessary to solve such
equations that are transformable to quadratic equations.

Learning Competency with Code:

Solves Equations Transformable to Quadratic Equations: M9AL – 1e – 1

Example 1: Express (2x + 1) = x (x + 2) into the form ax 2 + bx + c = 0 then, find its solution. In order to transform and
solve this, do the following:

*Expand the right side, group like terms and write the equation in standard form.
2x + 1 = x (x + 2)
2x + 1 = x2 + 2x 0 = x 2 – 1  x2 – 1 = 0
*Use any of the four methods in solving quadratic equations.
x2 – 1 = 0
(x + 1)(x – 1) = 0  by factoring
Hence, x1 = 1 x2 = –1, the solutions are {1, –1}

x2 2x
Example 2: Transform + 3 = into the form ax2 + bx + c = 0,
x−2 x−2
then find its solution.
LCD : (x – 2)

(x – 2)
x2 + 3 =
2x
(x – 2)  multiply both sides by (x – 2)
x−2 x−2

x2 + 3(x – 2) = 2x  by distributive property

x2 + 3x – 6 = 2x
x2 + 3x – 2x – 6 = 0
x2 + x – 6 = 0  combine similar terms

To find the solution, use factoring:

x2 + x – 6 = 0
(x + 3)(x – 2) = 0, hence, x+3 = 0, x–2 =0
x = –3 x = 2
solutions: {–3, 2 }
1 1 x2
Example 3: Transform + = 2 into ax2 + bx + c = 0 and find the solution.
x−4 x+ 4 x −16

1 1 x2
+ =  LCD is ( x−4)( x +4 )
x−4 x+ 4 2
x −16
1 1 x2
( x−4)( x +4 ) + = ❑ ( x−4)( x +4 )
x−4 x+ 4 ( x +4 )( x−4)
 (x + 4) + x – 4 = x 2  2x = x2  x2 – 2x = 0

x (x – 2) = 0 x1 = 0, x2 = 2 solutions : {0, 2}
Steps to follow:
*Find the LCD (least common denominator of the fractions).
*Multiply each fraction by the LCD.
*Simplify if possible.
*Write the resulting equation in standard form ax 2 + bx + c = 0.
*Use any of the four methods of solving quadratic equations.
*Check if the solution is extraneous or not.

Extraneous solution
In a rational expression, the solution is considered extraneous, if it will make the denominator of the expression
equal to zero. Remember that any fraction whose denominator is zero, is not defined.

2
Example 1: In , any value can replaced x except –3, because –3 will make the denominator (–3+3)
x+3
equal to zero. So, –3 is an extraneous solution.

5
Example 2: What value of x will make meaningless?
4 x +3
−3
To make the expression meaningless, 4x + 3 = 0, right? Hence, if 4x + 3 = 0, then → 4x = –3 →x =
4
−3 5 −3
In other words, if x = , the expression becomes meaningless. Also, is an extraneous root.
4 4 x +3 4
Directions/Instructions:
Solve the equations that are transformable to quadratic equations including
rational algebraic equations. Write your answers on a separate pad paper.
Exercises/Activities:
Activity 1: Find the least common multiple of the following expressions.
1. 5, 15, 30 4. x 2–9, x–3
2. x, x–2 5. x 2 –2x –15, x–5
3. x+1, x–4 6. x 2+7x+12, x2–4x-21

Activity 2: Transform the following into the form ax2 + bx + c = 0.

4 y
1. ( x +3 ) ( x −1 )=0 4. + = –-2
y−3 2
2 x +1 2 4
2. = ( x−1) 5. + =7
x +2 x−1 x+5
2 1 2m 1
3. – = –1 6. + =3
x+1 x−2 m−5 m−3

Guide Questions:
1. How did you transform each equation to standard form?
______________________________________________________________.
2. What mathematical concepts did you use to clear the denominators of those equations in numbers 2 to 6?
Explain. _______________________________.

Activity 3: Solve each equation and check your solution. Give the real solutions
and reject all extraneous one.
10
1. (x – 3) (x + 1) = 5 4. y =
y−3
4 m
2. x (x + 9) = 11 5. =
m+5 m+3

3.
2
+4=x-
3
6.
3 x 2−6 = x – 2
x x 8−x

Reflection:
 1. Make a short narrative paragraph on how to solve equations including those rational algebraic equations that
are transformable to quadratic equations.
2. Give or enumerate some real-life situations where in the principles of solving quadratic equations is
applicable.
References:
 Learner’s Material for Mathematics 9
 Ju Se T. Ho et. al (1996) 21st Century Mathematics, Phoenix Publishing House, Inc.
 Intermediate Algebra, (2002) Textbook for Second Year, JTW Corporation
 END OF THE LESSON FOR WEEK 3