Week 3 Math 9 1 Lesson On Transformable Equations
Week 3 Math 9 1 Lesson On Transformable Equations
Week 3 Math 9 1 Lesson On Transformable Equations
Department of Education
National Capital Region
Schools Division Office of Quezon City
NOVALICHES HIGH SCHOOL
Lakandula St. T.S. Cruz Subdivision, Novaliches, Quezon City
MATHEMATICS 9
Example 1: Express (2x + 1) = x (x + 2) into the form ax 2 + bx + c = 0 then, find its solution. In order to transform and
solve this, do the following:
*Expand the right side, group like terms and write the equation in standard form.
2x + 1 = x (x + 2)
2x + 1 = x2 + 2x 0 = x 2 – 1 x2 – 1 = 0
*Use any of the four methods in solving quadratic equations.
x2 – 1 = 0
(x + 1)(x – 1) = 0 by factoring
Hence, x1 = 1 x2 = –1, the solutions are {1, –1}
x2 2x
Example 2: Transform + 3 = into the form ax2 + bx + c = 0,
x−2 x−2
then find its solution.
LCD : (x – 2)
(x – 2)
x2 + 3 =
2x
(x – 2) multiply both sides by (x – 2)
x−2 x−2
1 1 x2
+ = LCD is ( x−4)( x +4 )
x−4 x+ 4 2
x −16
1 1 x2
( x−4)( x +4 ) + = ❑ ( x−4)( x +4 )
x−4 x+ 4 ( x +4 )( x−4)
(x + 4) + x – 4 = x 2 2x = x2 x2 – 2x = 0
x (x – 2) = 0 x1 = 0, x2 = 2 solutions : {0, 2}
Steps to follow:
*Find the LCD (least common denominator of the fractions).
*Multiply each fraction by the LCD.
*Simplify if possible.
*Write the resulting equation in standard form ax 2 + bx + c = 0.
*Use any of the four methods of solving quadratic equations.
*Check if the solution is extraneous or not.
Extraneous solution
In a rational expression, the solution is considered extraneous, if it will make the denominator of the expression
equal to zero. Remember that any fraction whose denominator is zero, is not defined.
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Example 1: In , any value can replaced x except –3, because –3 will make the denominator (–3+3)
x+3
equal to zero. So, –3 is an extraneous solution.
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Example 2: What value of x will make meaningless?
4 x +3
−3
To make the expression meaningless, 4x + 3 = 0, right? Hence, if 4x + 3 = 0, then → 4x = –3 →x =
4
−3 5 −3
In other words, if x = , the expression becomes meaningless. Also, is an extraneous root.
4 4 x +3 4
Directions/Instructions:
Solve the equations that are transformable to quadratic equations including
rational algebraic equations. Write your answers on a separate pad paper.
Exercises/Activities:
Activity 1: Find the least common multiple of the following expressions.
1. 5, 15, 30 4. x 2–9, x–3
2. x, x–2 5. x 2 –2x –15, x–5
3. x+1, x–4 6. x 2+7x+12, x2–4x-21
Guide Questions:
1. How did you transform each equation to standard form?
______________________________________________________________.
2. What mathematical concepts did you use to clear the denominators of those equations in numbers 2 to 6?
Explain. _______________________________.
Activity 3: Solve each equation and check your solution. Give the real solutions
and reject all extraneous one.
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1. (x – 3) (x + 1) = 5 4. y =
y−3
4 m
2. x (x + 9) = 11 5. =
m+5 m+3
3.
2
+4=x-
3
6.
3 x 2−6 = x – 2
x x 8−x
Reflection:
1. Make a short narrative paragraph on how to solve equations including those rational algebraic equations that
are transformable to quadratic equations.
2. Give or enumerate some real-life situations where in the principles of solving quadratic equations is
applicable.
References:
Learner’s Material for Mathematics 9
Ju Se T. Ho et. al (1996) 21st Century Mathematics, Phoenix Publishing House, Inc.
Intermediate Algebra, (2002) Textbook for Second Year, JTW Corporation
END OF THE LESSON FOR WEEK 3