MOCK PERIODICAL TEST IN MATHEMATICS 9

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Write A if the statement is true and B if false.

1. The formula in getting the discriminant is
2. The factors of 6 is 1 and 6 only.
3. When the discriminant is zero, then theSIR
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are real numbers and equal.
4. We use zero product property in factoring to Pget the solution.
5. is a quadratic equation where the linear term is undefined.
6. When, , the solution is x=3.
7. In perfect square trinomial, you need to get first the factors of the constant term.
8. In getting the standard for quadratic equation, you need to arrange first the terms.
9. , can be solved easily by using quadratic formula.
10. The solutions of any quadratic equation can be determined using the quadratic

formula .
Direction: Choose the letter of the correct answer.
11. It is a polynomial equation of degree two that can be written in the form , where
a, b, and c are real numbers and a ≠ 0.
A. Linear Equation B. Linear Inequality C. Quadratic Equation D. Quadratic Inequality
12. Which of the following is a quadratic equation?
A. C.
B. D.
13. In the quadratic equation , which is the quadratic term?
A. B. C. D. -14
14. In the quadratic equation , which is the linear term?
A. B. C. D. -14
15. In the quadratic equation , which is the constant term?
A. B. C. D. -14
16. Find the a, b and c in the
A. a= 2, b= 6, c=24 C. a= -2, b= 6, c=24
B. a= 1, b= 6, c=24 D. a= -1, b= -6, c=-24
17. Find the a, b and c in the
A. a= 1, b= 14, c=0 C. a= 0, b= 0, c=14
B. a= 1, b= 1, c=4 D. a= 1, b= 0, c=14
18. Which of the following is in standard form?
A. B. C. D.
19. The following are the values of a, b, and c that Edna and Luisa got when they expressed in
standard form. in standard form.
Edna: a=2 ; b=3 ;c= -5 Luisa a= -2 ; b= -3 ;c= 5
Who do you think got the correct answer?
A.Edna B. Luisa C. Both D. None of them
20. What is the value of x if ?
A. -6 B. +6 C. -6, +6 D. none of the above
21. Which of the following is true?
I. If k > 0, then x = has two real solutions or roots: x =
II. If k = 0, then x= has one real solution or root: x =0 .
III. If k < 0, then x = has no real solutions or roots.
A.I and II only B. I and III only C. II and III only D. I, II and III
22. What is the value of x if ?
A. -9 B. +9 C. -9, +9 D. none of the above

23. x + 7 = 0, by zero-product property x=_____?

A. 7 B. -7 C.0 D. Undefined
24. What are the roots/ solutions of this
A. 10, - 10 B. 10 C. 100 D. -100
25. What are the roots/ solutions of this by factoring
A. B. C. D.
26. What are the roots/ solutions of this by factoring
A. B. C. D.

27. What is missing to make the quadratic equation perfect square?

A. 12 B. 24 C. 36 D. 48

28. What is missing to make the quadratic equation perfect square?

A. 24 B. 124 C. 200 D. 256
29. Mina wants to get the sum of the roots, she gets the values of a, b and c what process will she do next?

A. substitute the values of a and b to C. substitute the values of a and b to

B. substitute the values of a and c to D. substitute the values of a and c to

30. When the discriminant is negative, then the nature of the roots are ________________.
A. real, equal and one solution C. real, irrational, not equal and two solutions
B. real, rational, not equal and two solutions D. no real roots

31-37. Find the missing to make the equation

by completing the square correct.
38-42.Find the missing to make the equation correct.
Answer Key

Here are the answers to the statements, with explanations:

1. A - The formula for the discriminant is b² - 4ac. This is a crucial part of the quadratic formula and helps
determine the nature of the roots (real, imaginary, equal, unequal).
2. B - The factors of 6 are 1, 2, 3, and 6. Remember, factors are numbers that divide evenly into another
number.
3. A - When the discriminant (b² - 4ac) is zero, the quadratic equation has two real and equal roots. This
means the parabola touches the x-axis at only one point.
4. A - The zero product property states that if the product of two or more factors is zero, then at least one of
the factors must be zero. This is a key principle in factoring quadratic equations to find the solutions.
5. B - x² + 4 = 0 is a quadratic equation, but it does not have an undefined linear term. The linear term is the
term with 'x', and in this case, it's missing (the coefficient is 0).
6. A - If x² - 9 = 0, then the solution is x = 3 (and x = -3). You can solve this by factoring: (x + 3)(x - 3) = 0,
which leads to the solutions.
7. B - In a perfect square trinomial, you don't need to find the factors of the constant term. Instead, you need
to take half of the coefficient of the x term, square it, and add it to both sides of the equation to complete
the square.
8. A - It's generally good practice to arrange the terms of a quadratic equation in descending order of their
powers (ax² + bx + c = 0) to make it easier to work with and apply formulas.
9. A - x² - 9 = 0 can be solved easily by factoring: (x + 3)(x - 3) = 0. However, the quadratic formula can also
be used to solve it, but it might be a bit more complex in this case.
10. A - The quadratic formula (x = [-b ± √(b² - 4ac)] / 2a) can be used to determine the solutions of any
quadratic equation in the form ax² + bx + c = 0. This formula is a powerful tool for solving quadratic
equations, especially when factoring is difficult.
11. C
12. A
13. C
14. B
15. D
16. B
17. D
18. A
19. A. Edna Edna's values are correct. To get the standard form, you need to move all terms to one side of
the equation:
2x² + 3x - 5 = 0.

20. C. -6, +6
21. D
22. C
23. B
24. A
25. B
26. A
27. C
28. D
29. A
30. D
Here are the missing pieces, along with the steps to solve the equation:

• x² + 6x + __ = -5 + __
o To complete the square, take half of the coefficient of the x term (6/2 = 3), square it (3² = 9), and
add it to both sides of the equation.
o x² + 6x + 9 = -5 + 9
• 6/2 = __ (3)² = __
o 6/2 = 3
o (3)² = 9
• (x + 3)² = __
o The left side of the equation now represents a perfect square trinomial: (x + 3)² = 4
• x + 3 = ±2
o Take the square root of both sides: √(x + 3)² = ±√4
o Simplify: x + 3 = ±2
• x + 3 = -2 x + 3 = 2
o Solve for x in both equations:
o x = -2 - 3 x = 2 - 3
• x = __ x = __
o x = -5 x = -1

The solutions to the quadratic equation x² + 6x = -5 are x = -5 and x = -1.

Here are the solutions for each equation, including the discriminant, nature of roots, sum of roots, product of
roots, and the roots themselves:
43-44. x² + 6x + 5 = 0
• Discriminant: b² - 4ac = (6)² - 4(1)(5) = 36 - 20 = 16
• Nature of roots: Since the discriminant is positive (16), the roots are real and unequal.
• Sum of roots: -b/a = -6/1 = -6
• Product of roots: c/a = 5/1 = 5
• Roots: You can factor the equation to find the roots: (x + 1)(x + 5) = 0. Therefore, x = -1 and x = -5.
45-46. x² - 3x + 5 = 0
• Discriminant: b² - 4ac = (-3)² - 4(1)(5) = 9 - 20 = -11
• Nature of roots: Since the discriminant is negative (-11), the roots are complex (not real).
• Sum of roots: -b/a = 3/1 = 3
• Product of roots: c/a = 5/1 = 5
• Roots: You can use the quadratic formula to find the complex roots: x = [3 ± √(-11)] / 2 = (3 ± i√11) / 2.
47-50. x² - 6x + 7 = 0
• Discriminant: b² - 4ac = (-6)² - 4(1)(7) = 36 - 28 = 8
• Nature of roots: Since the discriminant is positive (8), the roots are real and unequal.
• Sum of roots: -b/a = 6/1 = 6
• Product of roots: c/a = 7/1 = 7
• Roots: You can use the quadratic formula to find the roots: x = [6 ± √8] / 2 = (6 ± 2√2) / 2 = 3 ± √2.
Therefore, x₁ = 3 + √2 and x₂ = 3 - √2.