Mathematics

Quarter 1-Module 5
Solving Quadratic Equation
Using Quadratic Formula
Week 1
Learning Code - M9AL-Ib-2.3
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Quarter 1 – Module 5 – New Normal Math for G9

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MODULE SOLVING QUADRATIC EQUATION USING QUADRATIC

5 FORMULA

If you recall the previous lessons, the methods are just applicable for a specific
quadratic equation. For example, the process of “factoring” is appropriate only if the
quadratic expression is factorable. But, do not worry because there is one process that
is applicable for all forms of quadratic equations that will be tackled in this module.

WHAT I NEED TO KNOW

PPREPREVIER!
LEARNING COMPETENCY
The learners will be able to:
• solve quadratic equations by:(d) using the quadratic formula. M9AL-Ib-2.3

WHAT I KNOW
PPREPREVIER
! Find out how much you already know about solving quadratic equations using
quadratic formula. Write the letter that you think is the best answer to each question
on your answer sheet. Answer all items. After taking and checking this short test, take
note of the items that you were not able to answer correctly and look for the right answer
as you go through this module.

1. Which of the following is the most appropriate method to solve for the roots of
quadratic equation 2.3𝑥 2 + 1.5𝑥 – 3.4 = 0?
A. Extracting the Square Root C. Completing the Squares
B. Factoring D. Quadratic Formula

2. The solutions to the quadratic equation 𝑎𝑥 2 + 𝑏𝑥 + 𝑐 = 0 are ______________

−𝑏±√𝑏2 −4𝑎𝑐 −𝑏±√𝑏2 +4𝑎𝑐
A. x = C. x =
2𝑎 2𝑎
𝑏±√𝑏2 −4𝑎𝑐 −𝑏±√𝑏2 −4𝑎𝑐
B. x = D. x =
𝑎 𝑎

3. Which is the correct substitution of the values of a, b and c in the quadratic

formula of the equation 2(𝑥 2 − 2𝑥) = 5?
−2±√22 −4(1)(5) −(−4)±√(−4)2 −4(2)(−5)
A. 𝑥 = C. 𝑥 =
2(1) 2(2)
−(−2)±√(−2)2 −4(1)(5) −4±√42 −4(2)(−5)
B. 𝑥 = D. 𝑥 =
2(1) 2(2)
4. Solve 𝑥 2 − 6𝑥 + 2 = 0 using quadratic formula.
A. 2 ± √5 C. ±√5
B. 3 ± √7 D. ± √7

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5. If the roots of 2𝑥 2 = − 3(𝑥 + 2) is solve using quadratic formula, what is the first
thing to consider?
A. Identify the value of 𝑎, 𝑏, and 𝑐.
B. Rewrite the equation in general form.
C. Substitute the values of 𝑎, 𝑏, and 𝑐 in the quadratic formula
D. Divide both sides by a common factor
6. What are the real roots of the quadratic equation in #5?
3±√57 −3±√57 3±√39
A. B. C. D. None
4 4 4
7. Solve for the real roots of 𝑥 − 9𝑥 = −19 using quadratic formula.
2
9±√7 −9±√5 9±√5
A. B. C. D. None
4 2 2
8. Find the positive real root of the quadratic equation −3𝑥 2 = 8𝑥 – 12 using
quadratic formula.
−4+2√13 −4−2√13 4+2√13 4−2√13
A. B. C. D.
3 3 3 3
9. Which of the following quadratic equations does not have real roots when solved
using quadratic formula?
A. 𝑥 2 – 8𝑥 – 33 = 0 C. 𝑥 2 + 13𝑥 – 30 = 0
B. 𝑥 – 5𝑥 + 3 = 0
2
D. 𝑥 2 − 6𝑥 + 13 = 0
10. Erick throws the ball from the roof onto the ground 9m below. He tosses the ball
with an initial downward velocity of 3m per second. With H is the height of an
object after t seconds, v is the initial velocity, and h is the initial height, the
condition above is given by the equation 𝐻 = −16𝑡 2 + 𝑣𝑡 + ℎ, how long does it
take for the ball to hit the ground?
A. -0.66 sec B. 0.85 sec C. 1.2 sec D. 2.14 se

WHAT’S IN
PPREPREV
IER!
Before answering the questions in “WHAT’S NEW” part, let us have a quick
discussion on how to simplify radicals. Take note that a simplified radical has none of
the factors of the radicand can be written as powers greater than or equal to the index,
there are no fractions under the radical sign and no radicals in the denominator.

Study how the given radical expressions are simplified.

a. 4 + √500 = 4 + √(100)(5) Factor out 500 such that one number is the
greatest possible perfect square factor.
= 4 + 10√5 Simplify the radical part and combine terms,
whenever possible.

−6−√12 −6−√(4)(3)
b. = Factor out 12 such that one number is the
4 4
possible perfect square factor.
−6−2√3
= Simplify the radical part.
4
2(−3−√3 ) −3− √3
= = Factor out the common monomial factor of the
4 2
numerator, then simplify.

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Try This! Simplify the following radicals.

1. √125
2. 27 - √49
3. 15 - √112
9+√108
4.
18
−7+ √72 −4(6)(−5)
5.
12

WHAT’S NEW Communication and Collaboration

Please Throw the Ball!

A certain group of boys play a ball outside Erick’s
house when one of them accidentally kicked it hard and went
up to Erick’s roof. They requested him to get the ball and
throw it back to them. Without hesitation, Erick helped them
and threw the ball from the roof onto the ground 9.14m below.
He tossed the ball with an initial downward velocity of 3.05m
per second.

With H as the height of an object after t seconds,

v as the initial velocity, and h as the initial height, the
condition above is given by the equation 𝐻 = −16𝑡 2 + 𝑣𝑡 + ℎ.

What will be the equation to find how long it takes the ball to hit the ground? Do
you think the methods of solving quadratic equation that you have learned in the
previous modules will help you solve the equation you made?

Communication, Critical
WHAT IS IT Thinking, and Collaboration

The quadratic equation that can be formed from the story model earlier is ----
-16t2 + 3.05t + 9.14 = 0. Do you think the methods discussed previously can be used to
solve for the roots of the obtained equation? Why?

There are quadratic equations that are difficult to solve by extracting the square
roots, factoring or even completing the squares. These quadratic equations need a
formula that will help you in solving for their roots.

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By completing the square of the quadratic equation ax2 + bx + c = 0, where a ≠ 0,

a formula can be developed that gives the solutions to any quadratic equation in
standard form. The formula is called Quadratic Formula.

Step Illustrative Example

1. Place the constant term on the right
side of the equation. All the terms with 𝑎𝑥 2 + 𝑏𝑥 + 𝑐 = 0
unknowns are on the left side.
2. The numerical coefficient of x2 should
be 1. Divide each term of the equation 𝑎𝑥 2 + 𝑏𝑥 = −𝑐
with the numerical coefficient of x2 if 2 +
𝑏 𝑐
necessary. 𝑥 𝑥 = −
𝑎 𝑎

3. To get the constant term needed to

complete the square, get the numerical 𝑏 𝑏2 𝑐 𝑏2
coefficient of x, divide it by 2 and square 𝑥2 + 𝑥 + = +
𝑎 4𝑎2 𝑎 4𝑎2
it. Add the result to both sides of the
equation.
4. Factor the perfect square trinomial. 𝑏 2 𝑏2 −4𝑎𝑐
(𝑥 + ) =
2𝑎 4𝑎2
5. Extract the square root from both
𝑏 𝑏 2 − 4𝑎𝑐
sides. Two values will be obtained for the 𝑥 + = ±√
right side of the equation. 2𝑎 4𝑎2
𝑏 √𝑏 2 − 4𝑎𝑐
𝑥 + = ±
2𝑎 √4𝑎2
6. Equate the linear expressions to each
of the two values. 𝑏 √𝑏2 −4𝑎𝑐
𝑥 + = ±
2𝑎 2𝑎
7. Solve each of the resulting linear
equations. −𝑏 ± √𝑏 2 − 4𝑎𝑐
𝑥 = , 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑎 ≠ 0
2𝑎
This is the quadratic formula.

Example 1: Solve for the real roots of each equation using quadratic formula.
a. 𝑥 2 – 2𝑥 – 19 = 0
b. 2𝑥 2 + 6𝑥 = −3
c. 2𝑥 2 – 3𝑥 + 4 = 0
Solutions
a. In 𝑥 2 – 2𝑥 – 19 = 0, 𝑎 = 1, 𝑏 = −2, and 𝑐 = −19,
−𝑏±√𝑏2 −4𝑎𝑐
𝑥 = Quadratic formula
2𝑎
−(−2)±√(−2)2 −4(1)(−19)
𝑥 = Substitute the values of a, b and c
2(1)
2 ±√4+76
𝑥 = Simplify
2
2 ±√80
𝑥 = Evaluate the square root, if possible.
2
2 ±4√5
x=
2

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2(1±2√5)
x= Simplify.
2
x = 1±2√5
Therefore, the roots are { 1 ± 2√5}

b. When 2𝑥 2 + 6𝑥 = −3 is changed to standard form, we have 2𝑥 2 + 6𝑥 + 3 = 0.

The value of a = 2, b = 6 and c = 3.
−𝑏±√𝑏2 −4𝑎𝑐
𝑥 = Quadratic formula
2𝑎
−6 ±√(6)2 −4(2)(3)
𝑥 = Substitute the values of a, b and c
2(2)
−6 ±√36−24
𝑥 = Simplify
4
−6 ±√12
𝑥 = Evaluate the square root, if possible.
4
−6 ± √(4)(3)
𝑥 =
4
−6 ± 2√3
𝑥 = Simplify
4
−3 ± √3
𝑥 =
2
−3 ± √3
The roots are { }
2

c. In 2𝑥 2 – 3𝑥 + 4 = 0, 𝑎 = 2, 𝑏 = −3, and 𝑐 = 4
−𝑏±√𝑏2 −4𝑎𝑐
x= Quadratic formula
2𝑎
−(−3)±√(−3)2 −4(2)(4)
x= Substitute the values of a, b and c
2(2)
3±√−23
x= Simplify
4

Notice that the radicand is negative. It indicates that the roots are non-real.

Example 2: Erick throws the ball from the roof onto the ground 9.14m below. He tosses
the ball with an initial downward velocity of 3.05 m per second. With H as the height of
an object after t seconds, v as the initial velocity, and h as the initial height, the condition
above is given by the equation 𝐻 = −16𝑡 2 + 𝑣𝑡 + ℎ, how long does it take for the ball
to hit the ground?

Solution:
This is the story model we had earlier. Given the equation 𝐻 = −16𝑡 2 + 𝑣𝑡 + ℎ,
if the ball hits the ground then the height, H, is zero. Thus, the quadratic equation is
−16𝑡 2 + 3.05𝑡 + 9.14 = 0. Solving for the time it takes the ball to hit the ground,
−𝑏±√𝑏2 −4𝑎𝑐
𝑥 = Quadratic formula
2𝑎
−(3.05)±√(3.05)2 −4(−16)(9.14)
𝑥 = Substitute the values of a, b and c
2(−16)
−3.05 ±√9.3025+584.96
𝑥 = Simplify
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−3.05 ±√594.2625
𝑥 = Evaluate the square root, if possible.
−32
−3.05 ±24.38
𝑥 =
−32
𝑥 = −0.67 or 𝑥 = 0.86

Since -0.67 seconds is not possible, thus the ball will hit the ground in 0.86 seconds

WHAT’S MORE Critical Thinking

TEST YOURSELF!
I. Use the quadratic formula to solve each of the following quadratic equations:
a. 𝑥 2 − 9𝑥 = −10
b. 2𝑚2 + 13𝑚 + 20 = 0
c. 2𝑦 2 + 8𝑦 = 9
d. 9𝑡 − 5𝑡 2 = −12
e. 3𝑏 2 + 13𝑏 + 20 = 0
II. Solve for the unknown in the problem using the quadratic formula.
The area of a table cloth is 7 square ft. If the wifth is 3 feet shorter than the
length,then what are the dimensions of the table cloth?

WHAT I HAVE LEARNED

Quadratic Formula

For any quadratic equation of the form 𝑎𝑥 2 + 𝑏𝑥 + 𝑐 = 0, where a, b, and c are real
numbers and 𝑎 ≠ 0, the solutions are:
−𝑏 ± √𝑏 2 − 4𝑎𝑐
𝑥 =
WHAT I CAN DO 2𝑎

WHAT I CAN DO Critical Thinking

A. Solve for the real roots of each equation using quadratic formula.
1. 𝑥 2 – 2𝑥 – 4 = 0 6. 𝑥 2 + 3𝑥 – 8 = 0
2. 3𝑥 2 + 2𝑥 – 21 = 0 7. 4𝑥 2 – 4𝑥 + 11 = 0
3. 𝑥 – 6𝑥 + 21 = 0
2 8. −2𝑥 2 + 4𝑥 + 1 = 0
4. 𝑥 = 8𝑥 + 4
2 9. 4𝑥 2 = −7𝑥 + 15
5. 𝑥 2 + 4 = − 12𝑥 10. 3𝑥 2 + 1 = 5𝑥

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B. Solve.
A rocket is launched straight up from the side of a cliff 43.89 m high. If the initial
velocity (v) is 34.14 m/sec and the height (H) is given by the formula
𝐻 = −16𝑡 2 + 𝑣𝑡 + ℎ, find the time at which the rocket will hit the ground.

ASSESSMENT

Write the letter of the correct answer on your answer sheet. If your answer is not
found the choices, write E together with your final answer.

1. If the quadratic equation 𝑎𝑥 2 + 𝑏𝑥 + 𝑐 = 0 is solve using quadratic formula, the

solutions are:
−𝑏±√𝑏2 −4𝑎𝑐 −𝑏±√𝑏2 +4𝑎𝑐
A. 𝑥 = C. 𝑥 =
2𝑎 2𝑎
𝑏±√𝑏2 −4𝑎𝑐 −𝑏±√𝑏2 −4𝑎𝑐
B. 𝑥 = D. 𝑥 =
𝑎 𝑎
2. Which is the correct substitution of the values of a, b and c in the quadratic
formula of the equation 𝑥 2 = −7𝑥 − 5?
−(−7)±√(−7)2 −4(1)(−5) −7±√72 −4(1)(5)
A. 𝑥 = C. 𝑥 =
2(1) 2(1)
−(−7)±√(−7)2 −4(−1)(−5) −7±√72 −4(1)(−5)
B. 𝑥 = D. 𝑥 =
2(1) 2(1)

3. Solve for the roots of 2𝑥 2 + 6𝑥 = −3 using quadratic formula.

−3 ± √3 3 ± √3 2 ± √3 −2 ± √3
A. B. C. D.
2 2 2 2

4. What is/are the positive real root/s of the quadratic equation 𝑥 2 – 5𝑥 + 3 = 0?

5+ √13 −5− √13 5± √13 −5± √13
A. B. C. D.
2 2 2 2

5. How will you describe the roots of the quadratic equation 𝑥 2 + 3 = 5𝑥 when
solved using quadratic formula?
A. Equal B. Irrational C. Rational D. Non-real
6. Use quadratic formula in solving for the roots of 10𝑥 2 = −7𝑥 + 6.
1 6 1 6 1 6 1 6
A. , − B. − , − C. , D. − ,
2 5 2 5 2 5 2 5

7. Find the roots of 𝑥 2 = 8𝑥 + 4 using quadratic formula.

A. −4 ± √5 B. 4±2√5 C. 4±√5 D. -4±2√5

8. Solve for the positive real roots of 5𝑥 2 + 21𝑥 = −18 using quadratic formula.
A. 3 C. No positive roots
6
B. D. No real roots
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9. What are the roots of 𝑥 2 + 6𝑥 = 10?

A. −3 ± √19 B. 3 ± √19 C. −3 ± √−4 D.3 ± √−4

10. A rocket is launched straight up from the side of a cliff 40m high. If the initial
velocity (v) is 30 m/sec and the height (H) is given by the formula 𝐻 = −16𝑡 2 +
𝑣𝑡 + ℎ, find the time at which the rocket will hit the ground.
A. 2.78sec B. -0.90sec C. 3.1sec D.-0.6sec

ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES Critical Thinking and

Creativity
Think it up!

A. There are four ways of solving quadratic equations that we’ve learned. List down the
advantages and disadvantages of using each method.
Method of solving quadratic Advantages Disadvantages
equation
Extracting the square root
Factoring
Completing the Squares
Quadratic Formula

B. Solve the following quadratic equation using the most appropriate method. Give your
reasoning on choosing that method.
1. 𝑥 2 + 8𝑥 − 4 = 0
2. 𝑥 2 – 54 = 0
3. 6𝑥 2 + 11𝑥 – 255 = 0
4. 𝑥 2 + 7𝑥 + 12 = 0

C. Reflect!

There are several options to choose in solving for

the roots of quadratic equation. For a given equation, it
may be more effective to use one method instead of
another. In this situation we need be careful and
decisive in choosing the most efficient method.
In real life, have you ever encountered situation
where you need to make decisions? What options did
you consider? Did you choose the best option?

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PROBLEM – BASED WORKSHEET

Analyze the given situation to answer the problem.

The Cliff Diver

A cliff diver jumps from about 17m above the

water. His height in meters from the water t seconds
after he jumps is given by the formula h = -4.9t2 + 1.5t
+ 17.

How long will it take for the diver to reach the water?

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E-Search

You may also check the following link for your reference and further learnings on
solving quadratic equation using quadratic formula.

• https://www.khanacademy.org/math/algebra/x2f8bb11595b61c86:quadratic-
functions-equations/x2f8bb11595b61c86:quadratic-formula-a1/v/using-the-
quadratic-formula
• https://www.math-only-math.com/word-problems-using-quadratic-
formula.html
https://www.math-only-math.com/methods-of-solving-quadratic-
equations.html

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Dugopolski, Mark.2006.Elementary and Intermediate Algebra 2nd edition.MCGraw-

Hill.New York City
Kaufmann, Jerome, Intermediate Algebra for College Students, PWS-KENT Pubishing
Company, Boston USA
MacKeague, Charles, Intermediate Algebra, Concepts and Graphs. Saunders College
Publishing, USA
Mathematics 9 Learner’s Material, Department of Education
Ogena, Ester, et. al. Our Math Grade 9. Mc Graw Hill, Vibal Group. Inc.
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