Department of Education

Mathematics
Equations Transformable to Quadratic
Equations and Solving Problems Involving
Quadratic Equations
First Quarter – Week 4

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 This module was designed so that the learners could have a deeper
knowledge on quadratic equations.
After going through this module, students are expected to:
1. solve equations transformable to quadratic equations;
2. solve problems involving quadratic equations.

Directions: Choose the letter of the best answer.

1. Transform the equation (m – 4)2+(m – 7)2=15 to quadratic equation in the form

ax2+ bx +c =0.
A. 2m2 – 22m + 50 = 0 C. 2m2 – 22m - 50 = 0
B. 2m2 + 22m + 50 = 0 D. -2m2 – 22m - 50 = 0
2. 2x2 - 2x -10 = 0 is the equivalent quadratic equation of the rational algebraic
equation _____.
3 4 3 4
A. 𝑥 + 2𝑥 = 𝑥 + 1 C. 𝑥 + 2𝑥 = 𝑥 − 1
3 4 3 4
B. 𝑥
− 2𝑥 = 𝑥 + 1 D. 𝑥 − 2𝑥 = 𝑥 − 1

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

A. x = 1 or x = 4 C. x = 1 or x = - 4
B. x = 1 or x = - 4 D. x = - 1 or x = - 4
4. Which of the following rational algebraic equations is transformable to a
quadratic equation?
𝑤+1 𝑤+2 2𝑞−1 1 3𝑞
A. 2
− 4
=7 C. 3
+2 = 4
2 3 3 4 7
B. 𝑝
+ 𝑝+1 = 5 D. 𝑚−2
+ 𝑚+2 = 𝑚

5. What are the roots of the equation (2r + 3)2 + (r + 4)2 = 10.
A. r = 3 or r = 1 C. r = -3 or r = -1
B. r = -3 or r = 1 D. r = 3 or r = -1
6. The length of a wall is 12m more than its width. if the area of the wall is less than
50m², which of the following could be its length?
A. 3m B. 4m C. 15m D. 16m

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7. The length of a garden is 5m longer than its width and the area is 14m². How long
is the garden?
A. 9m B. 7m C. 5m D. 2m
8. A car travels 20kph faster than a truck. The car covers 480 km in 2 hours less
than the time it takes the truck to travel the same distance. How fast does the
car travel?
A. 44kph B. 60kph C. 80kph D. 140kph
9. It takes Mary 3 hours more to do a job that it takes Jane. If they work together,
they can finish the same job in 2 hours. How long would it take Mary to finish
the same job alone?
A. 3 hours B. 5 hours C.6 hours D. 8 hours
10. A rectangular garden has an area of 84m² and a perimeter of 38m. Find its
length and width.
A. L=12m W= 7m C. L=21m W=7m
B. L=7m W=12m D. L=7m. W=21m

A. 1. Describe the roots of a quadratic equation when the discriminant is

a. zero c. positive but not a perfect square
b. positive perfect square d. negative
B. How do we determine a quadratic equation given its roots?

In this module, you need to assess first your knowledge of the different
mathematics concepts and principles previously studied and your skills in
performing mathematical operations. These knowledge and skills will help you in
understanding the solution of equations that are transformable to quadratic
equations. As you go through this lesson, think of this important question: “How
does finding solutions of quadratic equations facilitate in solving real-life problems?”
To find the answer, read and analyze carefully the preceding discussion.

There are equations that are transformable to quadratic equations. These

equations may be given in different forms. Hence, the procedure in transforming
these equations to quadratic equations may also be different.

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 Once the equations are transformed to quadratic equations, then they can be
solved using the techniques learned in previous lessons. The different methods of
solving quadratic equations, such as extracting square roots, factoring, completing
the square, and using the quadratic formula can be used to solve these
transformed equations.

Solving Quadratic Equations That Are Not Written in Standard Form

Example 1: Solve x(x-5) = 36.
This is a quadratic equation that is not written in standard form.
To write the quadratic equation in standard form, simplify the expression
x(x-5) = 36.
x(x-5) = 36 x2 – 5x = 36
Write the resulting quadratic equation in standard form.
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 the roots of the equation.
x2 – 5x – 36 = 0 (x – 9)(x + 4) = 0 Why?
x – 9 = 0 or x + 4 = 0 Why?
x = 9 or x = - 4 Why?
Check whether the obtained values of x make the equation x(x-5) = 36 true.
If the obtained values of x make the equation x(x-5) = 36 true, then the solutions of
the equation are: x = 9 or x = -4.

Solving Rational Algebraic Expressions Transformable to Quadratic Equations

6 𝑥− 3
Example 2: Solve the rational algebraic equation 𝑥 + 4
= 2.

The given rational algebraic equation can be transformed to a quadratic equation.

To solve the equation, the following procedure can be followed.
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
𝑥
+ 4
=2 4x ( 𝑥 + 4
) = 4x (2)

24 + x2 – 3x = 8x
b. Write the resulting quadratic equation in standard form.
24 + x2 – 3x = 8x x2 – 11x + 24 = 0

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 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
x – 3 = 0 or x – 8 = 0
x = 3 or x = 8
6 𝑥− 3
Check whether the obtained values of x make the equation + = 2 true.
𝑥 4
6 𝑥− 3
If the obtained values of x make the equation 𝑥
+ 4
= 2 true, then the solutions of
the equation are x = 3 or x = 8.
8 4𝑥
Example 3: Find the roots of x+ =1+
𝑥− 2 𝑥−2
8 4𝑥
The equation x + 𝑥− 2
=1+ 𝑥−2
is a rational algebraic equation that can be
written in the form ax2+ bx + c = 0.
To find the roots of the equation, you can follow the same procedure as in
the previous examples of solving rational algebraic equations.
a. Multiply both sides of the equation by the LCM of all denominators. In the given
equation, the LCM is x - 2.
8 4𝑥 8 4𝑥
x+ 𝑥− 2
=1+ 𝑥−2
(x – 2)( x + 𝑥− 2
) = (x – 2 ) (1 + 𝑥−2
)

x2- 2x + 8 = x – 2 + 4x
b. Write the resulting quadratic equation in standard form.
x2- 2x + 8 = x – 2 + 4x x2- 2x + 8 = 5x – 2
x2 – 7x + 10 = 0.
c. Find the roots of the resulting equation using any of the methods of solving
quadratic equations. Let us solve the equation by factoring.
x2 – 7x + 10 = 0 ( x-5)(x – 2) = 0
x – 5 = 0 or x – 2 = 0
x = 5 or x = 2
The equation x2 – 7x + 10 = 0 has two solutions, x = 5 or x = 2. Check whether the
8 4𝑥
obtained values of x make the equation x + 𝑥− 2
=1+ 𝑥−2
true.

For x = 5:
8 4𝑥 8 4(5)
x+ 𝑥− 2
=1+ 𝑥−2
5+ 5− 2
=1+ 5 −2
8 20
5+ 3
=1+ 3
15+8 3+20
3
= 3
23 23
3
= 3

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 8 4𝑥
The equation x + 𝑥− 2
=1+ 𝑥−2
is true when x = 5. Hence, x = 5 is a solution.

For x = 2:
8 4𝑥 8 4(2)
x+ 𝑥− 2
=1+ 𝑥−2
2+ 2−2
=1+ 2 −2
8 8
2+ 0
=1+ 0
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Observe that at x = 2, the value of 𝑥− 2
is undefined or does not exist. The same is
4𝑥
true with 𝑥−2
. Hence, x = 2 is an extraneous root or solution of the equation x +
8 4𝑥
𝑥− 2
=1 + 𝑥−2 . An extraneous root or solution is a solution of an equation
derived from an original equation. However, it is not a solution of the original
equation.

The concept of quadratic equations is illustrated in many real-life

situations. Problems that arise from these situations can be solved by applying the
different mathematics concepts and principles previously studied including
quadratic equations and different ways of solving them.

Example 1. An amusement park wants to place a new rectangular billboard

to inform visitors of their new attractions. Suppose the length of the billboard to be
placed is 4m longer than its width and the area is 96m², what will be the length and
the width of the billboard? If we represent the width of the billboard by x in meters,
then the length is x + 4. Since the area of the billboard is 96m², then (x) (x + 4) = 96.

The equation (x) (x + 4) = 96 is a quadratic equation that can be written in the form
of ax² + bx + c = 0

(x) (x + 4) = 96 → x² + 4x = 96
x² + 4x - 96 = 0
Solve the resulting equation
x² + 4x - 96 = 0 → (x - 8) (x + 12) = 0
x–8=0 or x + 12 = 0
x=8 or x = -12

The equation has two solutions: x = 8 or x = -12. However, we only consider

the positive value of x if the situation involves measures of length. Hence, the
width of the billboard is 8 m and its length is 12 m.

Example 2

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 A rectangular table has an area of 27ft² and a perimeter of 24ft. What are the
dimensions of the table?

The product length and width of the rectangular table represents it area.
Hence, length (L), times width (W) = 27 or LW = 27. Also, twice the sum of the length
and the width of the table, gives the perimeter. Hence, 2L + 2W = 24.

If we divide both sides of the equation, 2L + 2W = 24 by 2, then L + W = 12.

We can think of LW = 27 and L + W = 12 as the equation representing the product.
The product and sum of roots, respectively of a quadratic equation, remember that
if the sum and product of the roots of a quadratic equation are given, the roots can
𝑏 𝑐
be determined. This can be done by inspection or by using the equation x² + 𝑎
+ 𝑎
=
𝑏 𝑐
0, where − , is the sum of the roots and is the product.
𝑎 𝑎

By inspection the numbers whose product is 27 and whose sum is 12 are 3

and 9. Product: 3 • 9 = 27 Sum: 3 + 9 = 12. The roots of the quadratic equation then
are 3 and 9. This implies that the width of the table is 3ft, and its length is 9ft.
𝑏 𝑐 𝑏
Another method of finding the roots is to use the equation x² + + = 0, Let − =
𝑎 𝑎 𝑎
𝑏 𝑐
12 or = 12 and = 27
𝑎 𝑎

Then, substitute these values in the equation.

𝑏 𝑐
x² + 𝑎 𝑥 + 𝑎
=0 → x² + (-12) x + 27 = 0

x – 3 = 0 or x – 9 = 0
x=3 or x=9
Solve the resulting equation x²- 12x + 27 = 0 using any of the methods of solving
quadratic equations. Try factoring:

x² - 12x + 27 = 0 → (x – 3) (x – 9) = 0

x – 3 = 0 or x – 9 = 0

x = 3 or x = 9

With the obtained roots of the quadratic equation, the dimensions of the table
then are 3ft and 9 ft, respectively.

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A. View Me in Another Way!
Directions: Transform each of the following equations to a quadratic equation
in the form ax2 + bx + c = o.
1. x (x + 5) = 2
2. (s + 6)2 = 15
3. (t + 2)2 + (t – 3)2 = 9
2 3𝑡
4. 𝑡 − 2 = 7
2 4
5. 𝑟−1
+ 𝑟+5
=7

B. Solve the following:

1. A rectangular garden has an area of 84m² and a perimeter of 38m. find its
length and width.
2. A children's park is 350 m long and 200 m wide it is surrounded by a
pathway of uniform width. Suppose the total area of the park and the
pathway is 74,464 m², how wide is the pathway?

A. What Must Be the Right Value?

Directions: Find the solution/s of each of the following equations. Answer the
questions that follow.
1 4𝑥
Equation 1: x (x – 10) = -21 Equation 2: + =1
3𝑥 6

Questions:

a. How did you solve each equation? What mathematics concepts or

principles did you apply to solve each equation?
b. Which equation did you find difficult to solve? Why?

B. Solve the following:

1. A car travels 20kph faster than a truck. The car covers 350km in 2 hours
less than the time it takes the truck to travel the same distance. What is the
speed of the car? How about the speed of the truck?
2. The length of a rectangular parking lot is 36m longer than its width. The
area of the parking lot is 5,152m². Find its length and width.

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Directions: Read each item carefully. Choose the letter that you think best
answers the question.

1. 2x2 - 2x -10 = 0 is the equivalent quadratic equation of the rational algebraic

equation _____.
3 4 3 4
A. 𝑥 + 2𝑥 = 𝑥 + 1 C. 𝑥 + 2𝑥 = 𝑥 − 1
3 4 3 4
B. 𝑥
− 2𝑥 = 𝑥 + 1 D. 𝑥 − 2𝑥 = 𝑥 − 1
2. Which of the following rational algebraic equations is transformable to a
quadratic equation?
𝑤+1 𝑤+2 2𝑞−1 1 3𝑞
A. 2
− 4 =7 C. 3
+2 = 4
2 3 3 4 7
B. 𝑝
+ 𝑝+1 = 5 D. 𝑚−2
+ 𝑚+2 = 𝑚
3. The length of a wall is 12m more than its width. if the area of the wall is less than
50m², which of the following could be its length?
A. 3m B. 4m C. 15m D. 16m
4. A car travels 20kph faster than a truck. The car covers 480km in 2 hours less
than the time it takes the truck to travel the same distance. How fast does the
car travel?
A. 44kph B. 60kph C. 80kph D. 140kph
5. A rectangular garden has an area of 84m² and a perimeter of 38m. Find its
length and width.
A. L=12m W= 7m C. L=21m W=7m
B. L=7m W=12m D. L=7m. W=21m
6. Transform the equation (m – 4)2+(m – 7)2=15 to quadratic equation in the form
ax2+ bx +c =0.
A. 2m2 – 22m + 50 = 0 C. 2m2 – 22m - 50 = 0
B. 2m2 + 22m + 50 = 0 D. -2m2 – 22m - 50 = 0
7. Find the roots of the equation (x + 5)2 + (x – 2)2 = 37.
A. x = 1 or x = 4 C. x = 1 or x = - 4
B. x = 1 or x = - 4 D. x = - 1 or x = - 4
8. What are the roots of the equation (2r + 3)2 + (r + 4)2 = 10.
A. r = 3 or r = 1 C. r = -3 or r = -1
B. r = -3 or r = 1 D. r = 3 or r = -1
9. The length of a garden is 5m longer than its width in the area is 14m². How long
is the garden?
A. 9m B. 7m C. 5m D. 2m
10. It takes Mary 3 hours more to do a job that it takes Jane. If they work together,
they can finish the same job in 2 hours. How long would it take Mary to finish the
same job alone?
A. 3 hours B. 5 hours C.6 hours D. 8 hours

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 Pre-test Activity Check Your Post – test
1. A Understanding
A. 1. C
2. C 1. X2 + 5x – 2 = 0 A.
2. B
2. S2 + 12s + 21 = 0 1. X =7 or x = 3
3. B 3. C
3. 2t2 -2t + 4 = 0
4. B 4. 3t2 +14t - 4 = 0 2. X = ½ or x = 1 4. C
5. C 5. 7r2 +22r - 45 = 0
B. 5. A
6. C B.
1. 70kph and 50 6.. A
1.Length = 12m and width = 7 kph
7. B 7. B
2. 4m 2. Length = 92m
8. C 8. C
and width = 56m
9. C 9. B
10. A 10. C

References
Learners’ Material for Mathematics – Grade 9, pages 77 - 93
E – MATH (Worktext in Mathematics), pages 159-166

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