SOLVING QUADRATIC EQUATION BY COMPLETING THE SQUARE

Grade Level: 9

Session: 2
The learner demonstrates understanding of key concepts of quadratic
equations, inequalities and function, and rational algebraic equations.

The learner is able to investigate thoroughly mathematical

relationships in various situations, formulate real- life problems
involving quadratic equations, inequalities and functions, and rational
algebraic equations and solve them using a variety of strategies.
Competency 2: Solves quadratic equations by :
a) extracting square roots, b) factoring, c) comple-
ting the square, and d) using the quadratic
formula.
(M9AL-Iab-1-b-1)
I. OBJECTIVES
 Recalls concepts previously studied.

 Solves quadratic equations by completing the square.

 Observes accuracy in solving.

SOLVING QUADRATIC EQUATION BY COMPLETING THE

SQUARE

III. LEARNING RESOURCES

Teacher’s Guide (TG) in Mathematics 9, pp.

Learner’s Module (LM) in Math 9, pp.

Intermediate Algebra for Second Year , pp. 49-51

http://www. Purplemath.com/modules/sqrquad.htm

EASE Module Second Year Quadratic Equations, Module 3

IV. PROCEDURES
 DRILL : (Answer as fast as you can)
Make it Perfect : Determine a number that must be added to make
each of the following a perfect square trinomial. Explain how you
arrive at an answer.( answers are highlighted)
1) x2 -2x + (4) 3) x2 -6x + (9)
2) x2 -30x + (225) 4) x2 -3x + (2.25)
5) 4x2 -12x + (9)
(answer to the follow up question should be based from the
students answers)