Mathematics 9

Quarter 4
Self-Learning Module 4
Solving a Right Triangle Given
the Length of One Leg and the
Measure of One Acute Angle
Mathematics – Grade 9
Quarter 4 – Self-Learning Module 4: Solving a Right Triangle Given the Length
of One Leg and the Measure of One Acute Angle
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 Mathematics 9
Quarter 4
Self-Learning Module 4
Solving a Right Triangle Given the
Length of One Leg and the Measure
of One Acute Angle
Introductory Message

For the Facilitator:

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

Triangle Given the Length of One Leg and the Measure of One Acute Angle!
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
body of the self-learning module:

Notes to the Teacher

This contains helpful tips or strategies that
will help you in guiding the learners.

As a facilitator you are expected to orient the learners on how to use this self-
learning module. You also need to keep track of the learners' progress while allowing
them to manage their own learning. Moreover, you are expected to encourage and
assist the learners as they do the tasks included in the self-learning module.
 For the Learner:

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

Triangle Given the Length of One Leg and the Measure of One Acute Angle!

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 self-learning 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 self-learning

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 self-learning module.
 EXPECTATION

1. Solve right triangles given the length of one leg and the measure of one acute
angle.

PRETEST

Direction: Read each question carefully and choose the letter that corresponds to
the correct answer.

̅̅̅̅ in ΔSLM?
1. Which trigonometric ratio is applicable to use to get the length of 𝑆𝑀
A. sine C. tangent
B. cosine D. secant

̅̅̅ in ΔSLM?
2. Which trigonometric ratio is applicable to use to get the length of 𝑆𝐿
A. sine C. tangent
B. cosine D. secant

̅̅̅?
3. Using the same figure in Item No. 2, what is the length of 𝑆𝐿
A. 5.46 C. 10. 25
B. 7.96 D. 12. 17

4. Which of the following is the correct statement showing the relationship between
∠S and ∠M?
A. ∠S and ∠M are supplementary angles.
B. ∠S and ∠M are complementary angles.
C. The sum of the measures of ∠S and ∠M should be 180°.
D. The difference between the measures of ∠S and ∠M should be 90°.

5. What is the measure of ∠M in the same figure?

A. 60° C. 20°
B. 70° D. 30°
 RECAP

Direction: Tell the appropriate trigonometric ratio (SOH, CAH, or TOA) to be used in
each missing side of the right triangle below.
X
1. ̅̅̅̅
𝑋𝑍; trigonometric ratio: __________
2. ̅̅̅̅
𝑌𝑍; trigonometric ratio: __________
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Direction: Solve for the missing parts of ΔXZY.
̅̅̅̅ __________
3. 𝑋𝑍
4. ̅̅̅̅
𝑌𝑍 __________
5. ∠X __________ 58°
Z Y

LESSON

This self-learning module highlights the third case of solving right triangles
wherein the length of one leg and the measure of one acute angle are given. The
figure below shows a sample of this case.

The right triangle ΔABC has side 𝐴𝐵 ̅̅̅̅ as one of its legs and ∠C as one of its
acute angles. Let us put all parts of the triangle in a table and determine the missing
parts to be solved.

THREE SIDES THREE ANGLES

̅̅̅̅
𝑨𝑪 (hypotenuse) - missing ∠A (an acute angle) – missing
̅̅̅̅
𝐴𝐵 (one of the legs) - given ∠B (right angle) – given
̅̅̅̅
𝑩𝑪 (one of the legs) - missing ∠C (acute angle) – given

So, for the third case, the missing parts are the hypotenuse, one of its legs,
and its one acute angle.
EXAMPLE:

Find the missing parts of the right triangle ΔDEW. D

Solution:
32°
Given:
d = 26 -one leg w e
m ∠D = 32° -acute angle

MIssing parts to solve:

(one acute angle, one leg and hypotenuse): E W
1. m ∠W = ? d = 26
2. w = ?
3. e = ?

1. Find ∠W. 3. Find e.

To find ∠W, remember that the two By looking at the figure, side e is the
acute angles of a right triangle are hypotenuse and side d is opposite to
complementary; that is, their sum ∠D. To solve e, use SOH (sine-opposite-
should be 90°. hypotenuse).
m ∠D + m ∠W = 90° 𝑜𝑝𝑝𝑜𝑠𝑖𝑡𝑒
sin 𝜃 =
m ∠W = 90°– m ∠D ℎ𝑦𝑝𝑜𝑡𝑒𝑛𝑢𝑠𝑒
m ∠W = 90°– 32°
𝑑
m ∠W = 58° sin D =
𝑒
2. Find w. 26
sin 32° =
By looking at the figure, side w is 𝑒
adjacent to ∠D and side d is opposite e sin 32° = 26
to ∠D. To solve w, use TOA (tangent- 26
opposite-adjacent). 𝑒= (Use your
𝑜𝑝𝑝𝑜𝑠𝑖𝑡𝑒 sin 32° calculator.)
tan θ = e = 49.06
𝑎𝑑𝑗𝑎𝑐𝑒𝑛𝑡
𝑑
tan D =
𝑤
26
tan 32° =
𝑤
w tan 32° = 26
26
𝑤= (Use your
tan 32° calculator.)
w = 41.61
 ACTIVITIES

ACTIVITY 1: LET’S PRACTICE!

Direction: The following are the
parts of ΔEAT. Tell whether each
part is given or missing by
putting a check (✓) on the
appropriate column.

THREE SIDES THREE ANGLES

given missing given missing
1. ̅̅̅̅
𝐸𝐴 ✓ 4. ∠E
2. ̅̅̅̅
𝐴𝑇 5. ∠A
3. ̅̅̅̅
𝐸𝑇 6. ∠T

ACTIVITY 2: KEEP PRACTICING!

Direction: Write TRUE if the indicated trigonometric ratio is appropriate to
use to solve x in each right triangle given. Write FALSE if it does not match.

________1. TOA _________4. CAH

x
x
11
28 75°
33°
17
_______2. TOA _________5. SOH

x
46°
29
x 29
62°

_______3.CAH
x 21°

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ACTIVITY 3: TEST YOURSELF!
Direction: Solve for the missing parts of each right triangle. Choose your answer from
the box below.

12
37°
y 22° a
23 b

z
x

1. x _______
2. y _______ 17. 56 32.03
3. z _______ 17.33 28.8
4. a _______ 47° 53°
68° 56°
5. b _______

WRAP-UP

Direction: Answer the following questions.

1. What does it mean to solve a right triangle?
2. How do you solve a right triangle given the length of one leg and the measure
of one acute angle?

VALUING

REFLECTION: (Journal Writing)

Right triangles are triangles in which one of its angles is a right angle (that is,
a 90-degree angle). We usually associate right angles with the corner of a rectangular
piece of paper, corner of a room, etc. The word ‘right’ itself signifies being ‘upright’ or
being ‘straight’.

Merriam-Webster dictionary also defined the term ‘right’ as being under what
is just, good and proper. As a person, how do you know you have made the ‘right’
decision in your life? Include one experience or scenario to support your answer.
 POSTTEST

Directions: Read each question carefully and choose the letter that corresponds to
the correct answer.

1. Referring to the figure below, which of the following is an INCORRECT statement?

A. m ∠P = 90 – m ∠R
B. ̅̅̅̅
𝑅𝑃 is the longest side of ΔPQR.
̅̅̅̅, use CAH.
C. To find the length of 𝑅𝑄
̅̅̅̅, use SOH.
D. To find the length of 𝑅𝑃

2. What is the measure of ∠P in ΔPQR?

A. 75° C. 55°
B. 65° D. 45°

3. How long is the hypotenuse of ΔPQR?

A. 18.93 C. 10.06
B. 21.9 D. 17.28

4. Which trigonometric ratio should be used to find the length of ̅̅̅̅

𝐹𝐺 in ΔEFG?

E G
73°
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A. sine C. tangent
B. cosine D. cosecant

̅̅̅̅ in ΔEFG?
5. What is the length of 𝐹𝐺
A. 166.81 C. 94.04
B. 152.13 D. 107.36
 KEY TO CORRECTION

5. A 4. C 3. A 1. C 2. B
POSTTEST

5. 32.03 4. 68° 1. 17.33 2. 28.8 3. 53°

ACTIVITY 3: TEST YOURSELF!

5. FALSE 4. TRUE 1. FALSE 2. TRUE 3. TRUE

ACTIVITY 2: KEEP PRACTICING!

6. given 5. given 2. given 3. missing 4. missing

ACTIVITY 1: LET’S PRACTICE!

5. 32° 4. 27.56 3. 44.1 2. CAH 1. SOH

RECAP

5. C 4. B 3. A 2. C 1. A
PRETEST

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