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Mathematics
Quarter 1 – Module 3
Solving Equations Transformable
into Quadratic Equations

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Mathematics – Grade 9
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Quarter 1 – Module 3: Solving Equations Transformable to Quadratic Equations

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Learning Competencies: Solves equations transformable to quadratic equations (including rational
algebraic equations) (M9AL-Ic-d-1)

At the end of the lesson, you are expected to:

(1) simplify and transform equations that are not yet written in
standard form (ax2 + bx + c = 0)
(2) simplify and transform rational algebraic equations that are not yet written in
standard form (ax2 + bx + c = 0)
(3) solve quadratic equations

Lesson 1: Solving Equations Transformable to Quadratic Equations

What is it

There are equations that are transformable into quadratic equations. These equations may be
given in different forms. Hence, the procedures in transforming these equations into quadratic equations
may also be different.
Once the equations are transformed into quadratic equations, then they can be solved using the
different methods, such as extracting square roots, factoring, completing the square and using quadratic
formula.
Example: Solve x (x -5) = 36
Solution:
This is a quadratic equation that is not yet written in standard form.
 To write the quadratic equation in standard form, simplify the expression.
x (x-5) = 36 x2 -5x = 36 (Apply Distributive Property.)
 Write the resulting quadratic equation into standard form (ax2 + bx + c = 0)
x2 -5x = 36 x2 -5x – 36 = 0
 Use any of the four methods of solving quadratic equations in finding the
solutions of the equation x2 -5x – 36 = 0
Try factoring in finding for the solutions of the equation.
x2 -5x – 36 = 0 (x - 9) (x + 4) = 0 (Find for the factors.)
x - 9 = 0 or x + 4 = 0 (Equate each factor to zero.)
x = 9 or x = -4 (Solve each resulting
equation.)
Checking: For x = 9 For x = -4
x (x -5) = 36 x (x - 5) = 36
9(9-5) = 36 -4 (-4 - 5) = 36
9 (4) = 36 -4 (-9) = 36
36 = 36 36 = 36
Both values of x satisfy the given equation.
So, the equation x (x- 5) = 36 is true when x = 9 or when x = -4.
Answer: The equation x (x- 5) = 36 has two solutions: x = 9 or when x = -4.

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 There are quadratic equations which are not yet written in standard form. Those equations need
to be transformed to standard form.
Once the equations are transformed into quadratic equations, then they can be solved using any
of the methods of solving quadratic equations.
Example: Solve (x+5)2 + (x-2)2 = 37
Solution: The given equation is a quadratic equation but is not yet written in standard form.
 Simplify and transform the equation into standard form, then solve it using
any of the methods of solving quadratic equation.
(x + 5)2 + (x-2)2= 37 (x2 +10x + 25) + (x2 -4x + 4) = 37(Expand each binomial.)
x2 +x2 +10x - 4x + 25+ 4 = 37 (Combine similar terms.)
2x2 + 6x + 29 = 37 (Add similar terms.)
2x2 + 6x – 8 = 0 (Express in standard form, ax2 + bx +c = 0.)
2x2 + 6x – 8 =0 (2x – 2) (x + 4) = 0 (Find the factors.)
2x – 2 = 0 or x + 4 = 0 (Equate each factor to zero.)
x = 1 or x = -4 (Solve each resulting equation.)
Answer: The solutions of the equation are x = 1 or x = -4.
These values of x make the equation (x + 5)2 + (x-2)2= 37 true.

What’s More

Transform and simplify each of the following equation into standard form ax 2 + bx + c = 0 and
solve each quadratic equation.

A. Equation Solutions
1. x (x + 13) = -42 a. To write the quadratic equation in standard form, simplify the expression.

____________________________________________________________

b. Write the resulting quadratic equation into standard form (ax2 + bx + c = 0).

_____________________________________________________________

c. Solve the quadratic equation in finding for its solutions. Try factoring in
finding for its solutions.

_____________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________

Answer: The equation ______________________ has two solutions:

x = _____ or x = ______.

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B. Equation Solutions
2. (x +1)2 + (x + 2)2 = 1 a. Simplify and transform the equation into standard form (ax2 + bx + c = 0).

__________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________

b. Solve the quadratic equation. Try factoring in finding for its solutions.

_________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________

Answer: The solutions of the equation are x = ____or x = ____.

Lesson 2: Solving Rational Algebraic Equations Transformable to

Quadratic Equations

What is it

There are rational algebraic equations that can be transformed into quadratic equation.
To solve the equation, there are procedures need to be followed.
6 x−3
Example: Solve the rational algebraic equation + = 2.
x 4
Solution:
a. Multiply both sides of the equation by the Least Common Multiple (LCM) of all
denominators. In the given equation, the LCM is 4x.
6 x−3 6 x−3
+ =2 4x ( + ) = 4x (2) (Apply Distributive
x 4 x 4
Property.)
24 x 4 x 2 12 x
+ – = 8x (Divide each term.)
x 4 4
24 + x2 – 3x = 8x (Combine similar terms.)
b. Write the resulting quadratic equation in standard form ax2 + bx + c = 0.
24 + x2 – 3x = 8x x2 – 11x + 24 = 0 (Express in Standard Form.)
c. Find the roots of the resulting equation using any of the methods of solving quadratic
equations. Try factoring in finding the roots of the equation.
x2 – 11x + 24 = 0 (x -3) (x -8) = 0 (Find the factors.)
x – 3 = 0 or x – 8 =0 (Equate each factor to zero.)
x = 3 or x = 8 (Solve each resulting equation.)

The solutions of the equation are x = 3 or x = 8.

6 x−3
These values of x make the equation + = 2 true.
x 4

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 What’s More

Transform each of the following equation into standard form ax 2 + bx + c = 0 and solve each
quadratic equation.

Equation Solutions
1 x 2 a. Multiply both sides of the equation by the Least Common Multiple
1. - = (LCM) of all denominators. In the given equation, the LCM is ____.
x 6 3

__________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________

b. Write the resulting quadratic equation in standard form ax 2 + bx + c =

0.

___________________________________________________________________

c. Find the roots of the resulting equation using any of the methods of
solving quadratic equations. Try using quadratic formula in finding the
roots of the equation.
−b ± √ b 2−4 ac
Quadratic Formula: x=
2a
Here are the steps to be followed:
1. Write the equation in standard form.
2. Determine the values of a, b, and c.
3. Substitute the values of a, b, and c in the quadratic formula and
simplify.

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 The solutions of the equation are x = ____ or x = ______.

Lesson 3: Solving Rational Algebraic Equations Transformable to

Quadratic Equations

What is it

In solving rational algebraic equations, you need to transform it into quadratic equation. There
are two roots or solutions in quadratic equations. But sometimes there is what we call as an extraneous
root.
 An extraneous root is a solution of an equation derived from an original equation. However, it
is not a solution of the original equation.
To solve the equation, here are the procedures need to be followed.
8 4x
Example: Find the roots of x + =1+ .
x−2 x−2

8 4x
Solution: The equation of x + =1+ is a rational algebraic equation that can be written in
x−2 x−2
the form
ax2 + bx + c = 0.
a. Multiply both sides of the equation by the Least Common Multiple (LCM) of all
denominators. In the given equation, the LCM is x - 2.
8 4x 8 4x
x+ =1+ (x-2) (x + ) = (x -2) (1 + )
x−2 x−2 x−2 x−2
(Multiply both sides of the equation by the LCM (x-2)

8(x−2) 4 x (x−2)
(x-2) x + = (x-2) +
x−2 x−2
8(x−2) 4 x (x−2)
(x-2) x + = (x-2) +
x−2 x−2

(x-2) (x) + 8 = x-2 + 4x (Simplify.)

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x – 2x + 8 = x -2 + 4x
b. Write the resulting quadratic equation in standard form, ax2 + bx + c = 0.
x2 – 2x + 8 = x -2 + 4x x2 – 2x + 8 = 5x -2 (Combine like terms.)
x2 – 7x + 10 = 0

c. Find the roots of the resulting equation using any of the methods of solving quadratic
equations.
Try solving the equation by factoring.
x2 – 7x + 10 = 0 (x -5) (x -2) = 0 (Find for the factors.)
x – 5 = 0 or x – 2 = 0 (Equate each factors to zero.)
x = 5 or x = 2 (Solve each equation.)

The equation x2 – 7x + 10 = 0 has two solutions, x = 5 or x =2. However, when we will check
8 4x
the obtained values from the original equation x + =1+ , only x = 5 is true. Hence x =
x−2 x−2
5 is a solution.
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Observe that at x =2, the value of is undefined or does not exist, the same with
x−2

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 What’s More

Transform each of the following equation into standard form ax 2 + bx + c = 0 and solve each quadratic
equation.

Equation Solutions
2 4x a. Multiply both sides of the equation by the Least Common Multiple
1. = 2+ (LCM) of all denominators.
x−3 x−3
In the given equation, the LCM is ______.

__________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________

b. Write the resulting quadratic equation in standard form, ax2 + bx + c = 0.

__________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________

c. Solve the resulting equation.

_____________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________

2 4x
The equation = 2+ has ___ solution, which is x =
x−3 x−3
_____.

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 Assessment
Directions: Read and analyze each item carefully. Choose the correct answer and write the
letter of your choice on the answer sheet provided.

1. What is x(x+2) = 3 when written in the form ax2+bx+c=0?

a. x2 + x - 3 = 0 c. x2 + 2x - 3 = 0
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b. x - 2x + 3 = 0 d. x2 + 2x + 3 = 0

2. Which of the following algebraic equations is transformable to a quadratic equation?

a. x2(x+1) = 4 b. 2 (x-3) = -6 c. 3x(x+4) = 18 d. 4x(2)=20

3. What is (s+6)2 = 15 transform into ax2+bx+c=0?

a. s2 + s - 24 = 0 c. s2 + 2s - 9 = 0
b. s2 – 2s + 21 = 0 d. s2 + 12s + 21 = 0

4. What are the solution/s of the equation 3s (s - 2) =12s?

a. 2 and 3 b. 0 and 6 c. 3 and 4 d. 2 and 6

5. What are the roots of the quadratic equation (x + 1)2 + (x - 3)2 = 10?
a. 0 and 2 b. 2 and 5 c. -2 and 4 d. 2 and -6

6. Which of the following rational algebraic equations is transformable to a quadratic equation?

7 5 7 2 x−1 2 3 x
a. + = c. + =
2 x+2 8 x 5 3 4

1 5 w+1 w+2
b. + = 6x d. + = 7
x x+1 2 4

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7. The equation 2= can be transformed as
x −4 x+2
a. x2 - 4x - 20 = 0 b. x2 - 5x - 14 = 0 c. x2 - 5x - 6 = 0 d. x2 - 5x - 10 = 0

8. Which of the following equations has an extraneous roots or solutions?

2 2
1 1 7 x −5 x 3 x −6
a.+ = b. = 15 – 2x c. =x–2 d.
x x+1 12 x−5 8−x
3x+4 2 8
- =
5 x+3 5

4 x−2
9. What are the solution/s of the equation + = 2?
x 3
a. 5 and 2 b. -2 and -6 c. 5 and -4 d. 2 and 6
2
2x x
10. What are the roots of the quadratic equation + =2
3 3
a. 1/2 and 2 b. 2/3 and 5/3 c. -2 and 3/2 d. -2/5 and -6

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Bryant, Merden L. 2014. Mathematics Learner's Material 9. Pasig City: Vibal Group,
Incorporated.

Bryant, Merden L. 2014. Mathematics Teacher’s Guide 9. Pasig City: Vibal Group,
Incorporated.
MATHEMATICS 9
Answer Sheet

Name: __________________________________________________________
Grade & Section: ________________ Score: _______
Quarter 1 – Module 3
Lesson 1-What’s More

A. Equation Solutions
1. x (x + 13) = -42 a. To write the quadratic equation in standard form, simplify the expression.

____________________________________________________________

b. Write the resulting quadratic equation into standard form (ax2 + bx + c = 0).

_____________________________________________________________

c. Solve the quadratic equation in finding for its solutions. Try factoring in
finding for its solutions.

_____________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________

Answer: The equation ______________________ has two solutions:

x = _____ or when x = -______.

B. Equation Solutions
2. (x +1)2 + (x + 2)2 = 1 a. Simplify and transform the equations into standard form (ax2 + bx + c = 0).

__________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________

b. Solve the quadratic equation. Try factoring in finding for its solutions.

_________________________________________________________

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 __________________________________________________________

Answer: The solutions of the equation are x = ____or x = ____.

Lesson 2-What’s More

Equation Solutions
1 x 2 a. Multiply both sides of the equation by the Least Common Multiple
1. - = (LCM) of all denominators. In the given equation, the LCM is ____.
x 6 3

__________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________

b. Write the resulting quadratic equation in standard form ax 2 + bx + c =

0.

___________________________________________________________________

c. Find the roots of the resulting equation using any of the methods of
solving quadratic equations. Try using quadratic formula in finding the
roots of the equation.
−b ± √ b 2−4 ac
Quadratic Formula: x=
2a
Here are the steps to be followed:
4. Write the equation in standard form.
5. Determine the values of a, b, and c.
6. Substitute the values of a, b, and c in the quadratic formula and
simplify.

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 The solutions of the equation are x = ____ or x = ______.

Lesson 3
What’s More
Equation Solutions
2 4x a. Multiply both sides of the equation by the Least Common Multiple
1. = 2+ (LCM) of all denominators.
x−3 x−3
In the given equation, the LCM is ______.

__________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________

b. Write the resulting quadratic equation in standard form, ax2 + bx + c = 0.

__________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________

c. Solve the resulting equation.

_____________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________

2 4x
The equation = 2+ has ___ solution, which is x =
x−3 x−3
_____.

Assessment

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