1.
Polynomials
● Polynomial – expression with variables and coefficients.
○ Example: 3x2+2x−53x^2 + 2x - 53x2+2x−5
● Degree – highest exponent (ex: x3x^3x3 → degree 3).
● Operations
○ Addition/Subtraction → combine like terms.
○ Multiplication → distributive property, special products.
■ Square of a binomial: (a+b)2=a2+2ab+b2(a+b)^2 = a^2 + 2ab +
b^2(a+b)2=a2+2ab+b2
■ Difference of squares: (a+b)(a−b)=a2−b2(a+b)(a-b) = a^2 -
b^2(a+b)(a−b)=a2−b2
2. Factoring
● Common Factor: 6x2+9x=3x(2x+3)6x^2 + 9x = 3x(2x+3)6x2+9x=3x(2x+3)
● Difference of Two Squares: a2−b2=(a+b)(a−b)a^2 - b^2 = (a+b)(a-b)a2−b2=(a+b)(a−b)
● Perfect Square Trinomial: a2+2ab+b2=(a+b)2a^2 + 2ab + b^2 =
(a+b)^2a2+2ab+b2=(a+b)2
● General Trinomials: ax2+bx+cax^2 + bx + cax2+bx+c → factor if possible.
3. Rational Expressions
● Simplifying: divide numerator and denominator by common factor.
● Operations
○ Addition/Subtraction → use LCD.
○ Multiplication → multiply straight across.
○ Division → multiply by reciprocal.
4. Quadratic Equations
● Standard form: ax2+bx+c=0ax^2 + bx + c = 0ax2+bx+c=0
● Methods of Solving
○ Factoring
○ Completing the square
○ Quadratic formula:
x=−b±b2−4ac2ax = \frac{-b \pm \sqrt{b^2 - 4ac}}{2a}x=2a−b±b2−4ac
● Discriminant (b2−4acb^2 - 4acb2−4ac)
○ 0 → 2 real roots
○ = 0 → 1 real root
○ < 0 → no real root
5. Coordinate Geometry
● Distance Formula:
d=(x2−x1)2+(y2−y1)2d = \sqrt{(x_2 - x_1)^2 + (y_2 - y_1)^2}d=(x2−x1)2+(y2−y1)2
● Midpoint Formula:
M=(x1+x22,y1+y22)M = \left(\frac{x_1+x_2}{2},
\frac{y_1+y_2}{2}\right)M=(2x1+x2,2y1+y2)
● Slope of a Line:
m=y2−y1x2−x1m = \frac{y_2-y_1}{x_2-x_1}m=x2−x1y2−y1
● Equation of a Line
○ Point-slope: y−y1=m(x−x1)y - y_1 = m(x-x_1)y−y1=m(x−x1)
○ Slope-intercept: y=mx+by = mx + by=mx+b
6. Statistics & Probability
● Mean (average): sum of datanumber of data\frac{\text{sum of data}}{\text{number of
data}}number of datasum of data
● Median – middle value when arranged in order.
● Mode – most frequent value.
● Probability Formula:
P(E)=number of favorable outcomestotal possible outcomesP(E) = \frac{\text{number of
favorable outcomes}}{\text{total possible outcomes}}P(E)=total possible
outcomesnumber of favorable outcomes
📌 Tips for Grade 9 Math
● Memorize formulas (distance, midpoint, slope, quadratic formula).
● Practice factoring and solving quadratics.
● Solve word problems step by step (define what is asked, what is given, then solve).