Mathematics 9

Quarter 1
Self-Learning Module 8
Solving Word Problems Involving
Quadratic Equations
Mathematics – Grade 9
Quarter 1 – Self-Learning Module 8: Solving Word Problems Involving
Quadratic Equations
First Edition, 2020

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 Mathematics 9
Quarter 1
Self-Learning Module 8
Solving Word Problems Involving Quadratic Equations
Introductory Message!

For the Facilitator:

Welcome to the Mathematics Grade 9 Self-Learning Module on Solving Word

Problems Involving Quadratic Equations!

This Self-Learning Module was collaboratively designed, developed and

reviewed by educators from the Schools Division Office of Pasig City headed by its
Officer-in-Charge Schools Division Superintendent, Ma. Evalou Concepcion A.
Agustin, in partnership with the City Government of Pasig through its mayor,
Honorable Victor Ma. Regis N. Sotto. The writers utilized the standards set by the K
to 12 Curriculum using the Most Essential Learning Competencies (MELC) in
developing this instructional resource.

This learning material hopes to engage the learners in guided and

independent learning activities at their own pace and time. Further, this also aims
to help learners acquire the needed 21st century skills especially the 5 Cs, namely:
Communication, Collaboration, Creativity, Critical Thinking, and Character while
taking into consideration their needs and circumstances.

In addition to the material in the main text, you will also see this box in the
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Notes to the Teacher

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that will help you in guiding the learners.

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 For the Learner:

Welcome to the Mathematics Grade 9 Self-Learning Module on Solving Word

Problems Involving Quadratic Equations!

This self-learning module was designed to provide you with fun and
meaningful opportunities for guided and independent learning at your own pace
and time. You will be enabled to process the contents of the learning material while
being an active learner.

This self-learning module has the following parts and corresponding icons:

Expectations - This points to the set of knowledge and skills

that you will learn after completing the module.

Pretest - This measures your prior knowledge about the lesson

at hand.

Recap - This part of the module provides a review of concepts

and skills that you already know about a previous lesson.

Lesson - This section discusses the topic in the module.

Activities - This is a set of activities that you need to perform.

Wrap-Up - This section summarizes the concepts and

application of the lesson.

Valuing - This part integrates a desirable moral value in the

lesson.

Posttest - This measures how much you have learned from the
entire module.
 EXPECTATION
1. Solves problems involving quadratic equations and rational algebraic
equations.

PRETEST
Directions: Multiple Choice. Write the letter of the correct answer.
1. The product of two consecutive integers is 𝑛. What is the proper
mathematical representation of the first sentence?
A. 𝑥 (𝑥 + 1) = 𝑛 C. (𝑥 + 1)(𝑥 + 3) = 𝑛
B. 𝑛 = (𝑥 + 1)(𝑥 − 1) D. (𝑥)(2𝑥) = 𝑛
2. The length (𝑙) of the rectangle is 3 more than twice its width (𝑤). What is the
proper mathematical representation of 𝑙 in terms of 𝑤?
A. 𝑙 = 2𝑤 − 3 C. 𝑙 = 2𝑤 + 3
B. 𝑙 = 3𝑤 + 2 D. 𝑙 = 3𝑤 − 2
3. Suppose a gun is fired and its bullet travels at the equation of ℎ = 21𝑡 − 2𝑡 2 ,
where ℎ is the height in meters (above ground) and 𝑡 is the time in seconds.
How high is the bullet expected after 3 seconds?
A. 81 𝑚 C. 75 𝑚
B. 51 𝑚 D. 45 𝑚
4. The area of the rectangular field is 72 𝑚 and its perimeter is 44𝑚. What are
2

the dimensions of the rectangular field?

A. 6 𝑚 𝑏𝑦 12 𝑚 C. 3 𝑚 𝑏𝑦 24 𝑚
B. 18 𝑚 𝑏𝑦 4 𝑚 D. 1 𝑚 𝑏𝑦 72 𝑚

5. Together, Nemo and Dory can finish cleaning job in 6 hours. Nemo can
finish the job 5 hours more than Dory. How long can Nemo finish the job
alone?
A. 11 ℎ𝑜𝑢𝑟𝑠 C. 10 ℎ𝑜𝑢𝑟𝑠
B. 6 ℎ𝑜𝑢𝑟𝑠 D. 15 ℎ𝑜𝑢𝑟𝑠
 RECAP

Equations Transformable to Quadratic Equation

Direction: Solve the following quadratic equation.

1. 𝑥 (𝑥 − 2) = 8
Simplify the equation.
𝑥 2 − 2𝑥 = 8
Write the equation in standard form.
𝑥 2 − 2𝑥 − 8 = 0
Solve. (By factoring)
(𝑥 − 4)(𝑥 + 2) = 0 𝑥 = 4 or 𝑥 = −2

Translate ME!

Fill in the blanks. Translate the following English statements to mathematical

expression. (substitute only)

1. The area of a garden is 160𝑚 2 . Suppose the width is 2𝑚 more than twice its
length, express Area in terms of 𝐿
Clue: Express W in terms of L then substitute the value from the equation
below.
𝐿 × 𝑊 = 160𝑚 2

𝐿 ∗ 𝟐𝑳 + 𝟐 = 160𝑚 2

LESSON

Solving Word Problems Involving Quadratic Equations

The concept of quadratic equation is associated in many real life situations.

Some of the types of problems are:

1. Area of a field
2. Number sense
3. Work
4. Projectile motion

Steps in Solving Word Problem:

1. Analyze the problem.

2. Assign a variable to each given.
3. Make a solution.
4. Solve and check.
Example 1

1. Suppose that the length of a rectangular table is 4 𝑚 longer than its width,
and the area is 96 𝑚 2 , what will be the length and width of the table?
Solution: 𝑤
𝐴 = 96 𝑚 2
𝑙∗𝑤 =𝐴

𝑤+4 𝑙 =𝑤+4
(𝑤 + 4)(𝑤) = 96 𝑚 2
𝑤 2 + 4𝑤 − 96 = 0
(𝑤 − 8)(𝑤 + 12) = 0
𝑤 = 8 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑤 = −12
−12 𝑚 is not a possible width therefore,
𝒘 = 𝟖 𝒎.
Solving for the length,
𝑙 =𝑤+4
𝐿 = (8) + 4
𝐿 = 𝟏𝟐𝒎
Checking:

𝑨=𝒍∗𝒘

𝐴 = 8 ∗ 12

𝑨 = 𝟗𝟔𝒎𝟐

2. Two pipes working together can fill the tank in 6 minutes. If the large pipe
can fill the tank in 9 minutes less than the time taken by a smaller pipe, find
the time taken by each pipe working alone to fill the tank.

Solution:

𝑆𝑚𝑎𝑙𝑙𝑒𝑟 𝑝𝑖𝑝𝑒 = 𝑥 Large pipe = 𝑥 − 9

1 1 1
+ =
𝑥 𝑥−9 6
(*representing work always comes in its reciprocal, e.g. 2 hours of work is
1
represented as )
2

The equation represents rational algebraic expression

Multiply LCM of the denominator

1 1 1
6 ∗ 𝑥 ∗ (𝑥 − 9) [ + = ] 6 ∗ 𝑥 ∗ (𝑥 − 9)
𝑥 𝑥−9 6
Simplify and solve.
 (6)(𝑥)(𝑥 − 9) (6)(𝑥)(𝑥 − 9) (6)(𝑥)(𝑥 − 9)
+ =
𝑥 𝑥−9 6
6(𝑥 − 9) + 6𝑥 = 𝑥 2 − 9𝑥

6𝑥 − 54 + 6𝑥 = 𝑥 2 − 9𝑥

𝑥 2 − 9𝑥 = 6𝑥 − 54 + 6𝑥

𝑥 2 − 9𝑥 − 6𝑥 + 54 − 6𝑥 = 0

𝒙𝟐 − 𝟐𝟏𝒙 + 𝟓𝟒 = 𝟎

By factoring,

(𝑥 − 18)(𝑥 − 3) = 0 therefore, 𝑥 = 18 𝑜𝑟 𝑥 = 3.

Since x is represented by the time to be spent by the smaller pipe in

filling in the tank, it is understood that it is quite longer compared to the
time to be spent by the large pipe.

Therefore,

𝑆𝑚𝑎𝑙𝑙𝑒𝑟 𝑝𝑖𝑝𝑒 = 𝑥 𝐿𝑎𝑟𝑔𝑒 𝑝𝑖𝑝𝑒 = 𝑥 − 9

𝑆𝑚𝑎𝑙𝑙𝑒𝑟 𝑝𝑖𝑝𝑒 = 𝟏𝟖 𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒖𝒕𝒆𝒔 𝐿𝑎𝑟𝑔𝑒 𝑝𝑖𝑝𝑒 = 18 − 9 = 𝟗 𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒖𝒕𝒆𝒔

Checking
1 1 1 3 1
+ = =
18 9 6 18 6
1+2 1 𝟏 𝟏
= =
18 6 𝟔 𝟔

3. A robot is program to throw a ball upward in relation to the equation

ℎ = 5 + 10𝑡 − 𝑡 2 where ℎ is the height in 𝑚𝑒𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑠 and 𝑡 is the time in seconds.

a. How high, from the ground the ball will be

after 3 seconds?
b. At how many seconds will the ball reach 30
m above the ground?
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Solution

a. 𝑡 = 3
ℎ = 5 + 10𝑡 − 𝑡 2
ℎ = 5 + 10(3) − (3)2
ℎ = 5 + 30 − 9
𝒉 = 𝟐𝟔𝒎
 b. ℎ = 30
ℎ = 5 + 10𝑡 − 𝑡 2
30 = 5 + 10𝑡 − 𝑡 2
30 + 𝑡 2 − 10𝑡 − 5 = 0
𝑡 2 − 10𝑡 + 25 = 0

(𝑡 − 5)(𝑡 − 5) = 0

𝒕 = 𝟓 𝒔𝒆𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒅𝒔

ACTIVITIES

ACTIVITY 1: LET’S PRACTICE!

Direction: Answer each of the following problems.
1. The perimeter of a rectangle is 86 𝑚 and its area is 450 𝑚 2
a. If 2𝑙 + 2𝑤 = 𝑃, how would you express the formula for length in terms
of width and perimeter?
𝐴𝑛𝑠𝑤𝑒𝑟:___________________

b. If 2𝑙 + 2𝑤 = 𝑃, how would you express the formula for width in terms

of length and perimeter?
𝐴𝑛𝑠𝑤𝑒𝑟:___________________
c. What is the value of 𝑙 + 𝑤? 𝐴𝑛𝑠𝑤𝑒𝑟:___________________
d. What is the value of 𝑙 ∗ 𝑤? 𝐴𝑛𝑠𝑤𝑒𝑟:___________________

ACTIVITY 2: KEEP PRACTICING!

Direction: Answer each of the following problems.
1. A projectile that is fired vertically into the air with an initial velocity of
120 𝑓𝑡 per second can be modelled by the equation 𝑠 = 120𝑡 − 16𝑡 2 . In the
equation, 𝑠 is the distance in feet of the projectile above the ground after
𝑡 seconds. How high will be the projectile after?
a. 1 second? 𝐴𝑛𝑠𝑤𝑒𝑟:___________________
b. 2 seconds? 𝐴𝑛𝑠𝑤𝑒𝑟:___________________
c. 5 seconds? 𝐴𝑛𝑠𝑤𝑒𝑟:___________________

ACTIVITY 3: TEST YOURSELF!

Direction: Answer each of the following problems.
1. What will be the dimensions of the rectangle if its area is 225𝑚 2 and its
length is 7𝑚 more than twice its width?
𝐴𝑛𝑠𝑤𝑒𝑟:_____________________________

2. The product of two consecutive positive integers is 272. What are the
numbers?
(Clue: let 𝑥 and 𝑥 + 1 be the two consecutive numbers)
𝐴𝑛𝑠𝑤𝑒𝑟:________________________
 WRAP-UP

Evaluate the following.

Types of word problems that Steps in solving Word Problem

involve quadratic equations

1. _______________________________ 5. _______________________________
2. _______________________________ 6. _______________________________
3. _______________________________ 7. _______________________________
4. _______________________________ 8. _______________________________

VALUING

Direction: Answer the following questions.

1. As a student, what problems do you usually encounter?

2. How do you deal with your problems in life?

POSTTEST

Directions: Multiple Choice. Write the letter of the correct answer.

1. The product of two consecutive odd integers is 𝑛. What is the proper
mathematical representation of the first sentence?
A. 𝑥 (𝑥 + 3) = 𝑛 C. (𝑥 + 1)(𝑥 + 2) = 𝑛
B. 𝑛 = (𝑥 + 2)(𝑥) D. (𝑥)(2𝑥) = 𝑛

2. The length (𝑙) of the rectangle is 6 more than thrice its width (𝑤). What is
the proper mathematical representation of 𝑙 in terms of 𝑤?
A. 𝑙 = 3𝑤 + 6 C. 𝑙 = 2𝑤 + 6
B. 𝑙 = 6𝑤 + 3 D. 𝑙 = 3𝑤 − 3

3. Suppose a gun fires and its bullet travels at the equation of ℎ = 23𝑡 − 4𝑡 2 ,
where ℎ is the height in meters (above ground) and 𝑡 is the time in seconds.
How high is the bullet expected after 5 seconds?
A. 215 𝑚 C. 155 𝑚
B. 15 𝑚 D. 75 𝑚
4. The area of the rectangular field is 108𝑚 2 and its perimeter is 62𝑚. What are
the dimensions of the rectangular field?
A. 3 𝑚 𝑏𝑦 36 𝑚 C. 9 𝑚 𝑏𝑦 12 𝑚
B. 6 𝑚 𝑏𝑦 18 𝑚 D. 4 𝑚 𝑏𝑦 27 𝑚

5. Together, Axel and Beta can finish cleaning job in 4 hours. Axel can finish
the job 6 hours more than Beta. How long can Beta finish the job alone?
A. 6 hours C. 5 hours
B. 12 hours D. 8 hours
KEY TO CORRECTION
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