Name: Date:

Grade: Section: _________

Activity 5
Equations Transformable into Quadratic Equations
including Rational Algebraic Equations

Learning Competency: Solves equations transformable to quadratic

equations (including rational algebraic equations). Code: M9AL - Ic - d - 1

What I Need to Do

This module is all about equations transformable into quadratic equations

including rational algebraic equations. You will be able to develop your skills in
solving second-degree equations in one variable. Also, you will learn different ways
of transforming equations into standard form ax2 + bx + c = 0 and getting the
solutions using several methods. Some of the examples showing a step-by-step
process will be discussed in this lesson.

Let us begin with the pre-requisite skills that you need to master in order to
proceed to our lesson proper.

Activity 1: Color Coding!

Directions: Which of the following equations are quadratic and which are not. If the
equation is Quadratic color it with GREEN; if Linear, color it with YELLOW and BLUE
if neither.

1. 5(x – 3) – 8 = 0 4. x– 7 = (x + 1)2

2. (x- 3)(x +3) = -5x 5. 7 - 5x2 = 3x

3. x3 + 5x = -2x2 + 1

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Activity 2: Transform Me!

A. Direction: Transform each of the following equations to a quadratic equation in the

form ax2 + bx + c = 0 and find the value of a,b, and c.

Given Q.E. Standard Form a b c

1. 4 – 6(x – 8) = 10x2

2. (x+5)3 = (x+2)2
1 r 2
3. − =
r 6 3

Questions:

1. How did you transform each equation into standard form of a quadratic
equation? What mathematical concepts or principles did you apply?

2. Can you enumerate the steps you followed in transforming equations to

quadratic equations in standard form?

3. Did you find any difficulty in transforming each equation into quadratic
equation?

Gearing Up

To help you understand the lesson, here is a step-by-step process on how to

transform equations into standard form of quadratic equation. The standard form
of quadratic equation is written in the form ax 2 + bx + c = 0, where a ≠ 0.

Example 1

Transform into standard form and find the roots of quadratic equation:

1. 5x(x + 2) = 4 Examine the given equation if there are operations that

needs to be simplified.

Perform the indicated operation by multiplying 5x to x,

5x ( x + 2) = 4
and 5x to 2 applying distributive property of equality.

5x2 +10x = 4 After performing the operations from left to right,

arrange it to standard form of quadratic equations ax2 +
bx + c = 0 by subtraction property of equality.

5x2 + 10x – 4 = 4 – 4 Next is, subtract 4 to both sides of the equation to

equate it to zero.
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 5x2 + 10x – 4 = 0 Identify the quadratic term ax2, the linear term bx, and
the constant c.

Thus,

Quadratic term
Linear term
constant
5x2 + 10x – 4 = 0 a – 5, b = 10, c = - 4

Done transforming the equation into standard form! Now, the next task is to find
the solutions of the equation using any method. You may have preference in
selecting method of solving but, consider first the behavior of the equation and
choose carefully the method that fits to the equation.

Getting the solutions by Quadratic Formula:

Given: 5x2 + 10x – 4 = 0

−𝑏 ± √𝑏2 −4𝑎𝑐
Formula: 𝑥= 2𝑎

a = 5; b = 10; c = -4

−(10) ± √(10)2 −4(5)(−4)

𝑥= 2(5)

−10 ± √100+80
𝑥= 10

−10± √180
𝑥= 10

−10 ± √36⦁5
𝑥= 10

−10 ± 6√5
𝑥= 10
3√5
𝑥 = −1 ±
5

3√5 3√5
The solutions of the equation are: x = -1 + or x = -1 - . These values of x
5 5
make the equation 5x(x + 2) = 4 TRUE.

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Example 2

Find the roots of the equation (x + 5) 2 + (x – 2)2 = 37.

(x + 5)2 + (x – 2)2 = 37 Examine the given equation if there are

operations that need to perform and simplify.

(x + 5)2 + (x – 2)2 = 37 Expand the expression by squaring the binomial

(x + 5) and (x – 2) and by following the PEMDAS
rule.

This will give you:

(x2 + 10x + 25) + (x2 – 4x + 4) = 37 Change the operations by multiplying each

term by positive 1.

x2 + 10x + 25 + x2 – 4x + 4 = 37 Simplify the equation by combining like

terms.

x2 + x2 + 10x – 4x + 25 + 4 = 37 Arrange it to standard form ax2 + bx + c = 0

by subtraction property of equality.
2x2 + 6x + 29 = 37

Subtract 37 on both sides of the equation

2x2 + 6x + 29 – 37 = 37 – 37 to make zero on the right side.

Identify the quadratic term ax2, the linear

2x2 + 6x – 8 = 0
term bx, and the constant c.
2x2 + 6x – 8 = 0

Quadratic term; a = 2
Linear term; b = 6
Constant term; c = -8
2x2 + 6x – 8 = 0

Getting the solutions by Factoring: Remember: AC = 2(-8) = -16

Given: 2x2 + 6x – 8 Look for factors of -16 that

have a sum of 6:
Product: Sum:
a = 2 ; b = 6 ; c = -8 (-2)(8) = -16 (-2)+(8) = 6
(2)(-8) = -16 (2)+(-8) = -6
2x2 + 6x – 8 = 0 → The factors are -2 and 8. (4)(-4) = -16 (4) +(-4) = 0
(4)(-4) = -16 (4) + (-4) = 0
𝑎𝑥 𝑎𝑥 2𝑥 2𝑥 𝑥 𝑥
, → , → ,
𝑓1 𝑓2 −2 8 −1 4

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So,
(x -1)(x +4) = 0 Equate it to zero so that we can have the
values of x.

x–1=0 x+4=0
x–1+1=0+1 x+4–4=0-4
x=1 x=-4

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.

A rational equation is an equation containing at least one fraction whose

numerator and denominator are polynomials. A common way to solve these
equations is to reduce the fractions to a common denominator and then solve the
equality of the numerators.

Examples:
6 5 𝑛 1 1 𝑥−7 1
𝑎. ) 𝑥 + 𝑥 = −5 𝑏. )
3𝑛−8
= 𝑛+2 𝑐. 𝑥+2 − =1 𝑑. 2𝑥2 − 7 =
𝑥−2 𝑥

Below are the steps on how to transform Rational Equations into Standard form
of Quadratic Equations.

1. Examine the given equation and study how you may work on it.
2. Find the common denominator.
3. Multiply everything by the common denominator.
4. Simplify by performing the operations and following some principles and
concepts in math.
5. Check the answer(s) to make sure that it is not an extraneous solution.

Example 1
5
Given: 𝑥 + 𝑥 = −6
5 Find the common denominator. Since the
𝑥 + 𝑥 = −6 denominators from the equation are 1 and x,
therefore, the common denominator is x.

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 5
𝒙 {𝑥 + 𝑥 = −6} 𝒙 Multiply each term by the common denominator x.

𝑥 2 + 5 = −6𝑥 Arrange it to standard form and find the value of

a, b, and c.

𝒙𝟐 + 𝟔𝒙 + 𝟓 = 𝟎 a = 1; b = 5; c = 5

In getting the roots or solution of the transformed equation, same

considerations discussed in lesson 2 must be applied in this equation. Choose the
method that would easily help you find the roots. In this equation, we will use
factoring.

𝑥 2 + 6𝑥 + 5 = 0
Remember: AC = 1(5) = 5
(x +1)(x + 5) = 0 Equate to zero and find the roots
Look for factors of 5 that
x+1=0 x+5=0 have a sum of 6:
Product: Sum:
(1)(5) = 5 (1)+(5) = 6
x+1–1=0–1 x+5–5=0-5
x = -1 x = -5

The solutions of the equation are: x = -1 or x = -5. These values of x make the
equation (x + 5)2 + (x – 2)2 = 37 True.

Checking: x = -1 and x = -5

If x = -1
5
𝑥 + 𝑥 = −6 Given
5
−1 + −1 = −6 Substitute the given value of x which is -1.

-1 – 5 = -6 Simplify

-6 = -6 , True Since they are equal, therefore -1 is a solution

to the given equation.

Checking: x = -1 and x = -5

If x = -5
5
𝑥 + 𝑥 = −6 Given

5
−5 + −5 = −6 Substitute the given value of x which is -5.

Simplify
-5 + -1 = -6
-6 = -6, True Since they are equal, therefore -5 is a solution to
the given equation.

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Example 2
2 3
Given: + 𝑥−3 = 2 Find the roots
𝑥+2

2 3 Find the common denominator or the LCM (least

+ 𝑥−3 = 2 common multiple). Since the denominators from
𝑥+2
the equation are (x + 2) and (x-3), therefore, the
common denominator is (x+2)(x-3).

2 3 Multiply each term by the

(𝒙 + 𝟐)(𝒙 − 𝟑) {𝑥+2 + 𝑥−3 = 2} (𝒙 + 𝟐)(𝒙 − 𝟑)
common denominator x.

(𝒙+𝟐)(𝒙−𝟑)𝟐 (𝒙+𝟐)(𝒙−𝟑)𝟑
+ = 2(𝒙 + 𝟐)(𝒙 − 𝟑) Simplify
(𝑥−2) 𝑥−3

2(x- 3) + 3(x + 2) = 2(x + 2)(x – 3) Perform the indicated

operations

2x – 6 + 3x + 6 = 2(x2 -x– 6)
Simplify by combining like terms
2x + 3x -6 + 6 = 2x2 – 2x -12
5x = 2x2 – 2x -12 Arrange it into standard form

-2x2 +5x +2x + 12 = 0

-2x2 +7x + 12 = 0 a = -2 ; b = 7 ; c = 12

Finding the solutions:

In this given equation, we will use Quadratic Formula to get the roots.

Given: -2x2 +7x + 12 = 0

Formula: −𝑏 ± √𝑏2 −4𝑎𝑐

𝑥= 2𝑎

a = -2 ; b = 7 ; c = 12

−(7) ± √(7)2−4(−2)(12)
𝑥=
2(−2)

−7 ± √49+96
𝑥= −4
−7 ± √145
𝑥= −4
7 +√145 7+ √145
𝑥1 = ; 𝑥2 =
4 4
Checking is left for you to do.

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Example 3

8 4𝑦
Given: 𝑦 + 𝑦−2 = 1 + Find the common denominator or the LCM
𝑦−2
(least common multiple). Since the
denominators from the equation are 1 and
(y – 2) therefore, the common denominator
is (y – 2).

8
(𝑦 − 2) {𝑦 + 𝑦−2 = 1 + 𝑦−2} (y − 2)
4𝑦 Multiply both sides of the equation
by the LCM (y – 2).

𝑦(𝑦 − 2) + 8 = (𝑦 − 2) + 4𝑦 Simplify

𝑦 2 − 2𝑦 + 8 = 𝑦 + 4𝑦 − 2
Combine like terms and arrange it
to standard form
𝑦 2 − 7𝑦 + 10 = 0 a = 1 ; b = -7 ; c = 10

Getting the solutions of the transformed equation:

Let us solve for the roots using Factoring:

Remember: AC = 1(10) = 10
𝑦 2 − 7𝑦 + 10 = 0 → (y – 5)( y -2) = 0
Look for factors of 10 that
have a sum of -7:
Product: Sum:
y–5=0 y–2=0 (1)(-10) = -10 (1)+(-10) = 9
(-1)(10) = -10 (-1)+(10) = -9
(2)(-5) = -10 (2)+(-5) = -3
y–5+5=0+5 y–2+2=0+2 (-2)(-5) = 10 (-2)+(-5) = -7

y=5 y=2

The solutions of the equation are: y = 2 or y = 5. These values of x make the

8 4𝑦
equation 𝑦 + = 1 + 𝑦−2 True.
𝑦−2

Checking:

For y = 5:
8 4𝑦 8 4(5) 8 20
𝑦 + 𝑦−2 = 1 + → 5 + 5−2 = 1 + 5−2 → 5+3=1+
𝑦−2 3

15+8 3+20 𝟐𝟑 𝟐𝟑
→ = → =
3 3 𝟑 𝟑

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Checking:

For y = 2:
8 4𝑦 8 4(2) 8 8
𝑦 + 𝑦−2 = 1 + → 2 + 2−2 = 1 + 2−2 → 2+0=1+0
𝑦−2

8 8
2+ =1+
0 0

8
Observe that at y = 2, the value of is undefined or does not exist. The same
𝑦−2
4𝑦 8
is true with . Hence, y -2 is an extraneous root or solution of the equation 𝑦 + =
𝑦−2 𝑦−2
4𝑦
1+ . An extraneous root or solution is a solution of an equation derived from
𝑦−2

an original equation. However, it is not a solution of the original equation.

Getting Better

Activity 3: Application

The length of a rectangle is 5 cm more than its width and the area is 50 m2.
Find the length and the width. Make a mathematical sentence and transform it to
standard form of quadratic equation ax2 + bx + c = 0 and then use factoring to find
the solutions.

Area = 50 m2 x

x+5

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 Gaining Mastery

Activity 4: View Me in Another Way!

Directions: Transform each equation into standard form ax 2+bx+c = 0 and write
your answer inside the box. The specified color given will be used on the next
activity.

1. 𝑥 2 + 2𝑥 = −1
Gray
𝑦2 + 3 = y + 5
2.
Red
3. –(y + 2)(y – 1) = 3
Violet
4. x(x +9) + 15 = -3
Pink
5.
6
𝑥 + = −5
𝑥 Yellow
5 𝑛
=
6. 3𝑛 − 8 𝑛+2 Green
4 𝑠
7. + = −2
𝑠−3 2 Blue
2𝑡 1
8.
+
𝑡−5 𝑡−3
= 3
Orange

Note: There should be no negative in the quadratic term!

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A. Directions: Based from the previous activity. Solve for the roots of the
transformed equation and find the answers written in the petals of a flower and
shade it according to its specified color. You may use a separate sheet of paper
for your solutions.

Rubrics for Scoring

Rubric 1: Problem Solving Rubric (for Activity 5)

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Source: Flora Maksimovic, “Math Problem Solving Rubric”,
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What I Need to Remember

The lesson was all about the solutions of equations that are transformable to
quadratic equations including rational algebraic equations.

• Quadratic Equation is a second- degree equation in one variable in which the

highest exponent of the variable is 2.

• The standard form of quadratic equation is written in the form of ax2 + bx + c

= 0, where a ≠ 0.

• The general steps in transforming equations to standard form of quadratic

equations are as follows:

1. Examine the given equation if there are operations that need to simplify.

2. Perform the indicated operations following the PEMDAS/GEMDAS rules

including distributive property, addition and subtraction property of
equality and squaring of binomials. Do this one from left to right.

3. After performing the operations, look for the quadratic term ax2, the linear
term bx, and then the constant c and equate it to zero. Thus, writing it in
standard form of quadratic equation ax2+bx + c = 0.

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 4. In standard form of quadratic equation, the value of a, b, and c are already
identified.

For Rational Equations transformable into Standard form of Quadratic

Equations, you may follow the steps below.

1. Examine the given equation and study how you may work on it.
2. Find the common denominator.
3. Multiply everything by the common denominator.
4. Simplify by performing the operations and following some principles and
concepts in math.
5. Check the answer(s) to make sure that it is not an extraneous solution.

In getting the roots or the solutions of the equations you may use any of
these methods:

1. Extracting the Root

2. Factoring
3. Completing the Square
4. Quadratic Formula

Reference/s: Mathematics – Grade 9 Learners Material, First Edition, 2014

Writer: Alcy Mae Romanillos- Gracia

School: Mahayag National High School
Division: Davao City
Evaluator: Roman John C. Lara
School: Davao City National High School
Division: Davao City

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 Answer Key

Activity 1: Color Coding!

1. 5(x – 3) – 8 = 0 4. x– 7 = (x + 1)2

2. (x- 3)(x +3) = -5x 5. 7 - 5x2 = 3x

3. x3 + 5x = -2x2 + 1

Activity 2: Transform Me!

1. 10x2 +6x -52 = 0 → a = 10 ; b = 6 ; c = -52
2. x2+ x -11= 0 →a= 1 ; b = 1 ; c = -11
3. r2 +4r – 6 = 0 →a=1 ; b = 4 ; c = -6

Activity 3: WORD PROBLEM!

1. x = 5 cm ; x = 10 cm

Activity 4: View Me in Another Way!

1. x2 + 2x + 1= 0 → x=1;x=1
2. y2 – y -2 = 0 → y = 2 ; y = -1
3. y2 + y + 1= 0 → no real roots
4. x2 + 9x + 18 = 0 → x = -6 ; x = -3
5. x2 + 5x + 6 = 0 → x1= -3 ; x2 = -2
6. 3n2 – 13n – 10 = 0 → n1 = 5 n2 = −
2
3
−1+ √17 −1− √17
7. s2 + s - 4 = 0 → s1 =
2
s2 =
2

19+ √161 19 − √161

t1 = t2 =
8. t2 – 19t + 50 = 0 → 2 2

Writer: Alcy Mae Romanillos- Gracia

School: Mahayag National High School
Division: Davao City
Evaluator: Roman John C. Lara
School: Davao City National High School
Division: Davao City

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