LOYOLA HIGH SCHOOL Student’s Copy

Don Carlos, Bukidnon

Keep this Module
MATHEMATICS 9
First Quarter
Week: 4 ; Days: 4
School Year: 2020-2021

Topic: Problems Involving Quadratic Equations

A. Background Information for Learners

Many formulas used in the physical world are quadratic in nature since
they become second-degree equations when solving for one of the variables.
Likewise, many word problems require the use of the quadratic equation.

Step 1:
Convert the information given into a quadratic equation.
Step 2.
Solve the quadratic equation obtained using one of the methods given below.
Factoring, Quadratic Formula and Completing the Squares.
Step 3.
Relate the solution obtained from one of the methods to the statements asked in the question.

Examples:
24
1. If the difference between a number and its reciprocal is , find the number.
5

Solution:

Let “x” be the required number “1/x” be its reciprocal.

x− ()
1 24
x
=
5
Since we let x be the number and
1
x
will be its reciprocal
so we subtract its reciprocal from the number x so that we
24
can get its difference which is
5

( )( ) On the left side of the equation, find its LCD and perform
2
x −1 24
5x = 5x the indicated operation in which you are going to divide
x 5
the LCD by the denominator of the first term then multiply
it to the numerator of the first term. The same goes to the
second term on the left side of the equation.
2
5(x −1)=24 x The same process. Find the LCD of the left and right side
of the equation.
5 x 2−5=24 x Use the distributive process in which you are going to
distribute the constant to the terms inside the parenthesis.
5 x 2−24 x−5=0 Transform the equation to a general form in which all the
terms will be at the left side of the equation.
( 5 x+1 )( x−5 ) =0 Since the equation is factorable, factor out the equation in
order to find the value of x .
5 x−1=0∨x−5=0 1
5 x=1 x =5 So, the required number is either ∨5 or both so let’s do
5
1 the checking in order to find the right answer.
x=
5
Checking : 1 −24
So, as you can see, if the value of x is it results to .
5 5
 x− ()
1 24
x
=
5
24
5
.we are looking for
But, if the value of x is 5 it results to
1 24
If x= a number that will have the difference of . Therefore
5 5
x=5 we can conclude that the number that we are looking for
is 5.

()
1 1 24
− =
5 1 5
5
1 24
5− =
5 5

5 ( )
1 1∗5 24
−
1
=
5
25−1 24
=
5 5

1 24
−5=
5 5
24 24
=
5 5
1−25 24
=
5 5
−24 24
=
5 5

2. A garden measuring 12m by 16m is to have a pedestrian pathway that is ‘w’

meters wide installed all the way around so that it increases the total area to 285
m2. What is the width of the pathway? Refer to Figure 1.

Solution:

From the given figure, the length of the garden including pathway is 12 + 2w and width
is 16 + 2w.

Lenght . width=285 m 2
( 12+2 w ) ( 16+2 w )=285
192+24 w+32 w+ 4 w 2=285
2
4 w +56 w+192−285=0
4 w2 +56 w−93=0

a=4 , b=56 ,c=−93

(−b ± √ b2−4 ac )
x=
2a
−56 ± √56 −4 (4 )(−93)
2
x=
2(4)
(−56 ± √3136+ 1488 )
x=
8
(−56 ± √ 4624 ) Figure 1.
x=
8
−56 ± 68
x=
8
 −56+68 −56−68
x 1= ∧x 2=
8 8

12 −124
x 1= x=
8 2 8

3 −31
x 1= x 2=
2 2
or
x 1=1.5 x2 =−15.5

Since there is no negative value of width, therefore the required width is 1.5m.

*For more examples refer to pages 40-42 of your book.

B. Learning Competency with Code

1. Solves problems involving quadratic equations and rational algebraic
equations. M9AL-ie-1
C. Objective/ Learning Target
At the end of the lesson, the leaners must be able to:
1. Solve problems that involve quadratic equations and rational algebraic
equations.
D. Directions/ instructions
 For day 1-2, read and understand the background information for
learners from pages 1-2.
 For day 3-4, answer the activity number 1.
 Return the Learning Activity Sheets and keep this module.
 If you have questions feel free to message your subject teacher via
messenger.
E. Exercises:
Activity 1: Problem Solving
F. Values Integration
In every trials that we face we should always believe that in every problem
there is a solution.
G. References for Learners
Orines, F.,et. Al,(2018) Next Century Mathematics 9.2nd ed. Phoenix
Publishing house, Inc.
Barrosa, J. et al. (Realistic Math) Published by Sibs.

Prepared by: Reviewed by: Approved by:

Ms. Lalaine B. Cosadio Ms. Minnehaha P. Yder Ms. Lourdes Bernadette B. Ebdalin
Subject Teacher Vice Principal For Academic Affairs School Principal

Date:_______________ Date:_______________ Date:_______________

 Return this
Code: LOYOLA HIGH SCHOOL Activity Sheet
Don Carlos, Bukidnon
School Year: 2020-2021

LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET

MATHEMATICS 9
First Quarter
Week: 4

Name: ________________________________________ Date: ______________

Section:_______________________________________ Score:______________

Activity 1
Answer the given problem involving quadratic equations and rational algebraic
equations.
1. A garden measuring 5m by 6m is to have a pedestrian pathway that is ‘w’
meters wide installed all the way around so that it increases the total area to 200
m2. What is the width of the pathway?

2. A bus covers a distance of 90 km at a uniform speed. Had the speed been 15

km/hour it would have taken 30 minutes less for the journey. Find the original
speed of the bus.
 LOYOLA HIGH SCHOOL
Don Carlos, Bukidnon
School Year: 2020-2021

LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET

MATHEMATICS 9
First Quarter
Week: 4

ANSWER KEY

Activity 1
Answer the given problem involving quadratic equations and rational algebraic
equations.
1. A garden measuring 5m by 6m is to have a pedestrian pathway that is ‘w’
meters wide installed all the way around so that it increases the total area to
200 m2. What is the width of the pathway?

2. A bus covers a distance of 90 km at a uniform speed. Had the speed been 15

km/hour it would have taken 30 minutes less for the journey. Find the original
speed of the bus.