MODULE 5

IN
MATHEMATICS
9
Unit 1
Algebra

Lesson 5 Solving Quadratic Equations by

Quadratic Formula

Chapter 1 Quadratic Equation

Lesson 5 Solving Quadratic Equations by Quadratic Formula pg. 8
 Lesson 5 Solving Quadratic Equations by Quadratic
Formula

Objectives
At the end of the lesson, students must be able to:
 Correctly find the solution(s) to quadratic equations using the quadratic
formula.

Learn about it!

Another technique for solving quadratic equations is by quadratic
formula.
The quadratic formula is derived from the method of completing the
square to shorten the procedure of solving quadratic equations.
Consider the standard form of quadratic equationa x 2 +bx +c=0.
Dividing the entire equation by a results in
2
a x +bx +c=0
2
a x bx c
+ + =0
a a a
2 b c
x + x + =0
a a

Isolate the constant to the right side of the equation. Then complete the
square.
2 b c
x + x + =0
a a
2 b −c
x + x=
a a
2 b
x + x +¿
a
2 2
2 b b −c b
x + x+ = +
a 4 a a 4 a2
¿

√¿¿

9
b √ −4 ac +b 2
x+ =
2a 2a

Chapter 1 Quadratic Equation

Lesson 5 Solving Quadratic Equations by Quadratic Formula pg.
 −b √ b2−4 ac
x= ±
2a 2a

−b ± √ b2−4 ac
x=
2a

The derived equation is called the quadratic formula, which can be

used to solve a general quadratic equation by simply substituting the
coefficientsa , b, andc .

Let’s Practice

Example 1
Find the solution to x 2+ 7 x=4 using the quadratic formula.

Solution:

Step 1:
Write the equation in standard form and identify the values of a , b , and c .
2
x + 7 x=4
2
x + 7 x−4=0

a=1 b=7 c=−4

10
Step 2:
Substitute the values of a , b , and c to the quadratic formula. Then
simplify.
−b ± √ b2−4 ac
x=
2a

−7 ± √ (7)2−4 (1)(−4 )
x=
2(1)
Chapter 1 Quadratic Equation
Lesson 5 Solving Quadratic Equations by Quadratic Formula pg.
 −7 ± √ 49+16
x=
2
−7 ± √65
x=
2
−7 ± √65
x=
2
−7+ √ 65 −7− √ 65
Thus, the solutions are x 1=
2 and x 2= 2

Example 2
Find the solution to x −30 x+ 221=0 using the quadratic formula.
2

Solution:

Step 1:
Write the equation in standard form and identify the values of a , b , and c .

2
x −30 x+ 221=0

a=1 b=−30 c=221

Step 2:
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Substitute the values of a , b , and c to the quadratic formula. Then
simplify.
−b ± √ b2−4 ac
x=
2a

−(−30)± √ (−30)2−4 (1)(221)

x=
2(1)

30 ± √900−884
x=
2
30 ± √16
x=
2
30 ± 4
x=
2
30+4 30−4
x 1= x 2=
2 2

Chapter 1 Quadratic Equation

Lesson 5 Solving Quadratic Equations by Quadratic Formula pg.
 34 26
x 1= x 2=
2 2

x 1=17 x 1=13

Thus, the solutions are x 1=17 and x 2=13

Example 3
3 2
Find the solution to 2 x+ 2 =x using the quadratic formula.

Solution:

Step 1:
You can simplify the equation by multiplying both sides by 2.
3 2
2 x+ =x
2

(
2 2 x+
3
2 )
2=(x ¿¿ 2)2 ¿

2
4 x+3=2 x

12
Step 2:
2
−2 x + 4 x +3=0
2
−1(−2 x + 4 x +3=0)
2
2 x −4 x−3=0
a=2 b=−4 c=−3

Step 3:
Substitute the values of a , b , and c to the quadratic formula. Then
simplify.
−b ± √ b2−4 ac
x=
2a

−(−4)± √ (−4 )2 −4 (2)(−3)

x=
2(2)

4 ± √ 16+24
x=
4
Chapter 1 Quadratic Equation
Lesson 5 Solving Quadratic Equations by Quadratic Formula pg.
 4 ± √ 40
x=
4
4 ± √ 4 x 10
x=
4
4 ± 2 √ 10
x=
4

4+ 2 √ 10 4−2 √10
x 1= x 2=
4 4

2 √ 10 2 √ 10
x 1=1+ x 2=1−
4 4

Thus, the solutions are x 1=1+ √4 and

2 10 2 √10
x 2=1− .
4

13
Example 4
Find the solution to 4 x 2−4 x−3=0 using the quadratic formula.
Solution:
Step 1:
The equation is already in standard form. Identify the values of a , b, and c .

2
4 x −4 x−3=0

a=4 b=−4 c=−3

Step 2:
Substitute the values of a , b , and c to the quadratic formula. Then
simplify.
−b ± √ b2−4 ac
x=
2a

−(−4)± √(−4 )2 −4 (4 )(−3)

x=
2(4)

Chapter 1 Quadratic Equation

Lesson 5 Solving Quadratic Equations by Quadratic Formula pg.
 4 ± √ 16+ 48
x=
8
4 ± √ 64
x=
8
4±8
x=
8
4+ 8 4−8
x 1= x 2=
8 8

12 −4
x 1= x 2=
8 8

3 −1
x 1= x 1=
2 2

3 −1
Thus, the solutions are x 1= 2 and x 2= 2

Worksheet 5 14

Name: Score:
Grade Level / Section: Date:

Directions: Find the solution(s) of the following quadratic equations

by using the Quadratic Formula. Show and check your
solutions. (5 points each)

1. x 2−2 x=15 2. x 2−5 x=24

3. x 2−9 x +14=0
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