9

Mathematics
Quarter 4 – Module 4:
Solving Right Triangle Using
Trigonometric Ratios
Learning Area – Mathematics 9
Alternative Delivery Mode
Quarter 4 – Module 4: Solving Right Triangle Using Trigonometric Ratios
First Edition, 2021

Republic Act 8293, section 176 states that: No copyright shall subsist in
any work of the Government of the Philippines. However, prior approval of the
government agency or office wherein the work is created shall be necessary for
exploitation of such work for profit. Such agency or office may, among other things,
impose as a condition the payment of royalties.

Borrowed materials (i.e., songs, stories, poems, pictures, photos, brand

names, trademarks, etc.) included in this module are owned by their respective
copyright holders. Every effort has been exerted to locate and seek permission to use
these materials from their respective copyright owners. The publisher and authors
do not represent nor claim ownership over them.

Published by the Department of Education, SDO Nueva Ecija

Schools Division Superintendent: Jessie D. Ferrer, CESO V
Assistant Schools Division Superintendent: Mina Gracia L. Acosta, PhD, CESO V
Ronilo E. Hilario

Development Team of the Module

Writer: Rommel M. San Mateo
Editor: Donato B. Chico
Jerry M. Padigdig
Rolando M. Rullan Jr.
Mark V. Gatbunton
Joialie O. Gonzales
Levy B. Hernal
Reviewer: SDO Nueva Ecija
Layout Artist: Rommel M. San Mateo
Management Team: Jessie D. Ferrer, CESO V
Mina Gracia L. Acosta, PhD, CESO VI
Ronilo E. Hilario
Jayne M. Garcia, Ed.D
Florentino O. Ramos, PhD, EPS, Mathematics
Beverly T. Mangulabnan, PhD, EPS, LRMDS
Eleonor A. Manibog,PhD, OIC-EPS,ADM
Printed in the Philippines by Department of Education – Region III –Schools
Division Office of Nueva Ecija
Office Address: Brgy. Rizal, Sta. Rosa, Nueva Ecija, 3101
Telefax: (044) 940-3121
E-mail Address: nuevaecija@deped.gov.ph
Introductory Message

This Self- Learning Module (SLM) is prepared so that you, our dear learners,
can continue your studies and learn while at home. Activities, questions,
directions, exercises, and discussions are carefully stated for you to
understand each lesson.

Each SLM is composed of different parts. Each part shall guide you step-by-
step as you discover and understand the lesson prepared for you.

Pre- tests are provided to measure your prior knowledge on lessons in each
SLM. This will tell you if you need to proceed on completing this module or if
you need to ask your facilitator or your teacher’s assistance for better
understanding of the lesson. At the end of each module, you need to answer
the post-test to self- check your learning. Answer keys are provided for each
activity. We trust that you will be honest in answering this SLM.

In addition to the materials in the main text, notes to the teacher are also
provided to our facilitators and parents for strategies and reminders on how
they can best guide you in answering and understanding the activities.

Please use this module with care. Do not put unnecessary marks on any part
of it. Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the provided activities. Read
the instructions carefully before answering each task.

If you have any questions or encountered any difficulty in answering and

understanding the activities, do not hesitate to consult your teacher or
facilitator.

Thank You.
 What I Need to Know
This module was designed and written for the learners. It will serve as
a guide in order to understand the lesson about solving right triangle using
trigonometric ratios.

After going through this module, you are expected to solve right triangle using
trigonometric ratios (M9GEIVe-1)

What I Know

Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write your answers on a
separate sheet of paper.

For items 1-2, Triangle ACB is right- angled at C. If ∠A= 610 and a= 10 cm

1. What is the measure of ∠B?

A.290 B. 310 C. 590 D. 610
2. What is the length of side b?
A. 4.54 cm B. 5.54 cm C. 6.54 cm D. 7.54 cm

For items 3-5, Refer your answer in the given right triangle below:
A

b= 11 cm c

C a= 13 cm B

3. What is the length of the side c?

A. 15.03 cm B. 16.03 cm C. 17.03 cm D. 18.03 cm
4. What is the measure of ∠A?
A.19.760 B. 29.760 C. 39.760 D. 49.760

1
5. What is the measure of ∠B?
A.20.240 B. 29.240 C. 39.240 D. 40.240

For items 6-7, Triangle BCA is right-angled at C. If c= 32 cm and ∠A = 480

6. What is the measure of ∠B?
A. 420 B. 480 C. 520 D. 580
7. What is the length of side a?
A. 21.78 cm B. 22.78 cm C. 23.78 cm D. 24.78 cm

For items 8-10, consider the right triangle below to answer the following
questions.
B

a c = 22 cm

C b= 19 cm A

8. What is the length of side a?

A. 11.06 cm B. 11.09 cm C. 11.15 cm D. 11.23 cm
9. Find the measure of ∠A.
A. 24.270 B. 25.270 C. 29.280 D. 30.280
10. What is the measure of ∠B?
A. 59.720 B. 48.280 C. 35.720 D. 30.280

Lesson Solving Right Triangle

Using Trigonometric
4 Ratios

In your previous module, you have learned the angle of elevation and
angle of depression. At this point, you are going to solve right triangle using
trigonometric ratios.

Now, make yourself ready as we study this lesson to improve your skills
in solving right triangle using trigonometric ratios.

2
 What’s In

Use the right triangle below to find the trigonometric ratio of the
following. Choose the letter of your answer inside the box. Write your answers
on a separate sheet of paper.

5 13

C 12 A

1. sin A 2. cos A 3. tan A

4. sin B 5. cos B 6. tan B
12 5 5 12
A. B. C. D.
13 13 12 5

What’s New

A. Given the right triangle below, find the value of a and b using your scientific
calculator. Write your answers on a separate sheet of paper.
A

b c= 25

380
C a B

𝑏 𝑎
1. sin 380 = 2. cos 380 =
25 25

3
Guide:
1. To get the value of sin 380, just follow the steps below:
In your scientific calculator.

Press sin 38 = ____________ (Answer)

2. To get the value of cos 380, just follow the steps below:
In your scientific calculator.

Press cos 38 = ____________ (Answer)

B. Find the measure of ∠A in the following equations by using your scientific

calculator. Write your answers on a separate sheet of paper.
1. ∠A = tan-1 1.4444 2. ∠A = cos-1 0.7333 3. ∠A = sin-1 0.7

Guide:
1. To get the value of tan-1 1.4444, just follow the steps below:
In your scientific calculator,

Press SHIFT tan 1.4444 = _________ (Answer)

2. To get the value of cos-1 0.7333, just follow the steps below:
In your scientific calculator,

Press SHIFT cos 0.7333 = _________ (Answer)

3. To get the value of sin-1 0.7, just follow the steps below:
In your scientific calculator,

Press SHIFT sin 1.4444 = _________ (Answer)

4
 What is It

The previous activities can help us in order to understand the lesson

well. Now let us proceed to the presentation of our lesson.
We can say that a right triangle is solved when all the parts are known.
To solve a right triangle, the two parts must be known aside from the right
angle and at least one of the known parts must be a side. We can solve a right
triangle when we are given any of the following:
a. length of the hypotenuse and length of one leg
b. length of the hypotenuse and the measure of one acute angle
c. length of one leg and the measure of one acute angle
d. length of two legs

A. Solving a Right Triangle Given the Length of the Hypotenuse and the
Length of One Leg
Illustrative Example:
Triangle BCA is right- angled at C. If c= 25 cm and b= 21 cm, find the measure
of ∠A, ∠B and length of side a.
Solution:
Draw a right triangle and enter the given data in the figure.
B

a c= 25 cm

C b= 21 cm A

Remember:
We will use the convention that angles are symbolized by capital letters, while
the side opposite each angle will carry the same letter symbol, in lowercase.

a. Finding the measure of ∠A.

cos A =
𝑏 Use cosine ratio or CAH since b is the adjacent
𝑐 side of ∠A and c is the hypotenuse of the right
triangle BCA.

5
 cos A =
21 Substitute the value of b and c
25

cos A= 0.84 Divide 21 by 25

∠A= cos-1 0.84 Find the value of cos-1 0.84 using scientific
calculator.
∠A = 32.860 The measure of ∠A is now equal to 32.860

Answer: Therefore, ∠A = 32.860.

b. Finding the measure of ∠B

∠B = 900- ∠A ∠A and ∠B are complementary angles

∠B = 900- 32.860 Substitute the measure of ∠A and simplify.

∠B = 57.140 The measure of ∠B is now equal to 57.140

Answer: Therefore, ∠B = 57.140

c. Finding the length of side a.

c2 = a2 + b2 Use Pythagorean Theorem
a2 = c2 - b2

a2 = c2 - b2 Substitute the value of b and c and simplify.

a2 = (25)2 –(21)2
a2 = 625- 441
a2 = 184
√𝑎2 = √184 Extracting the square root on both sides of the
a= 13.56 cm equation.
The length of side a is now equal to 13.56 cm

Answer: Therefore, a= 13.56 cm

B. Solving a Right Triangle Given the Length of the Hypotenuse and the
Measure of One Acute Angle
Illustrative Example:

Triangle BCA is right- angled at C. If c= 33cm and ∠A = 480, find the measure
of ∠B and the length of sides a and b.

6
Solution:
Draw a right triangle and enter the given data in the figure.
B

a c= 33 cm

480
C b A

a. Finding the measure of ∠B

∠B = 900- ∠A ∠A and ∠B are complementary angles.

∠B = 900- 480 Substitute the measure of ∠A and simplify.

∠B = 420 The measure of ∠B is now equal to 420

Answer: Therefore, ∠B = 420

b. Finding the length of side a.

𝑎 Use sine ratio or SOH since a is the opposite side
sin A =
𝑐 of ∠A and c is the hypotenuse of the right
triangle BCA.

𝑎 Substitute the value of ∠A and c

sin 480=
33

a = 33 sin 480 Cross multiplication

a = 33 (0.7431) Find the value of sin 480 using scientific

calculator and simplify.
a = 24.52 cm The length of side a is now equal to 24.52 cm.

Answer: Therefore, a = 24.52 cm.

c. Finding the length of side b.

cos A =
𝑏 Use cosine ratio or CAH since b is the adjacent
𝑐 side of ∠A and c is the hypotenuse of the right
triangle BCA.

7
 cos 480=
𝑏 Substitute the value of ∠A and c
33

b = 33 cos 480 Cross multiplication

b = 33 (0.6691) Find the value of cos 480 using scientific

calculator and simplify.

The length of side b is now equal to 22.08 cm.

b = 22.08 cm

Answer: Therefore, b = 22.08 cm.

C. Solving a Right Triangle Given the Length of the Leg and the Measure
of One Acute Angle
Illustrative Example:

Triangle ACB is right- angled at C. If ∠A = 590 and a= 9cm, find the measure
of ∠B and the length of sides b and c.

Solution:
Draw a right triangle and enter the given data in the figure.
A

590
b c

C a = 9cm B

a. Finding the measure of ∠B

∠B = 900- ∠A ∠A and ∠B are complementary angles

∠B = 900- 590 Substitute the measure of ∠A and simplify.

∠B = 310 The measure of ∠B is now equal to 310.

Answer: Therefore, ∠B = 310

b. Finding the length of side b.

𝑎 Use tangent ratio or TOA since a is the opposite
tan A =
𝑏 side and b is the adjacent side of ∠A.

8
 tan 590 =
9 Substitute the value of ∠A and a.
𝑏

b tan 590 =9 Cross multiplication

b (1.6643) =9 Find the value of tan 590 using scientific

calculator.
𝑏( 1.6643) 9 Divide both sides of the equation by 1.6643 and
= simplify.
1.6643 1.6643

b= 5.41 cm
The length of side b is now equal to 5.41 cm
Answer: Therefore, b = 5.41 cm.
c. Finding the length of side c.
𝑎 Use sine ratio or SOH since a is the opposite side
sin A =
𝑐 of ∠A and c is the hypotenuse of the right
triangle ACB.

sin 590=
9 Substitute the value of ∠A and a.
𝑐

c sin 590 = 9 Cross multiplication

c (0.8572) = 9 Find the value of sin 590 using scientific

calculator.
𝑐( 0.8572) 9 Divide both sides of the equation by 0.8572 and
= simplify.
0.8572 0.8572

c = 10.50 cm The length of side c is now equal to 10.50 cm

Answer: Therefore, c = 10.50 cm.
D. Solving a Right Triangle Given the Length of the Two Legs
Illustrative Example:

Triangle ACB is right- angled at C. If a= 21.5 cm and b= 17.3 cm, find the
length of side c and measure of ∠A and ∠B.

Solution:
Draw a right triangle and enter the given data in the figure.
A

b= 17.3 cm c

C a = 21.5 cm B

9
a. Finding the length of side c.
c2 = a2 + b2 Use Pythagorean Theorem

c2 = (21.5)2 + (17.3)2 Substitute the value of a and b and simplify.

c2 = 462.25 + 299.29
c2 = 761.54
√𝑐 2 = √761.64 Extracting the square root on both sides of the
c= 27.60 cm equation.
The length of side c is now equal to 27.60 cm

Answer: Therefore, c= 27.60 cm

b. Finding the measure of ∠A .

𝑎 Use tangent ratio or TOA since a is the opposite
tan A =
𝑏 side and b is the adjacent side of ∠A.

tan A=
21.5 Substitute the value of a and b.
17.3

tan A = 1.2428 Divide 21.5 by 17.3

A= tan-1 1.2428 Find the value of tan-1 1.2428 using scientific

calculator.
∠A = 51.180 The measure of ∠A is now equal to 51.180

Answer: Therefore, ∠A = 51.180.

c. Finding the measure of ∠B

∠B = 900- ∠A ∠A and ∠B are complementary angles

∠B = 900- 51.180 Substitute the measure of ∠A and simplify.

∠B = 38.820 The measure of ∠B is now equal to 38.820.

Answer: Therefore, ∠B = 38.820

10
 What’s More

Enrichment Activity 1: It’s Time to Solve!

Directions: Solve the following right triangles. Write your answers on a
separate sheet of paper.

1. A

c b= 21 cm

B a = 16 cm C

2. A

b c= 18.5 cm

390
C a B

3. B

a c

430
C b = 11.42 cm A

4.
C

a = 19.2 cm b

B c = 21.3 cm A

11
Enrichment Activity 2: What is the Hidden Word?
Solve the following problems about right triangle. Choose the letter of your
answer from the choices below and write it to the corresponding number to
reveal the hidden word. Write your answers on a separate sheet of paper.

A. Triangle ACB is right angled at C. If ∠A = 610 and b= 19cm, answer the

following:

1. Find the length of side a.

2. Find the length of side c.
3. Find the measure of ∠B.

B. Triangle BCA is right angled at C. If a= 27cm and b= 31 cm, answer the

following:

4. What is the length of side c?

5. What is the measure of ∠A?
6. What is the measure of ∠B ?

O 39.19 cm H 34.28 cm N 290

S 41.060 E 41.11 cm T 48.940

__________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________

1 2 3 4 5 6

What I Have Learned

Enumerate the two parts of a right triangle that must be known in order
to solve it. Write your answers on a separate sheet of paper.

1. ____________________________________

2. _______________________________________

3. _______________________________________

4. _______________________________________

12
 What I Can Do

Directions: Solve the following problems correctly. Write your answers on a

separate sheet of paper.

1. A 6-meter long ladder leans against a building. The ladder makes an angle
of 590 with the ground.

a. How far up the wall does the ladder reach?

b. How far from the wall is the base of the ladder.

2. A telephone pole is anchored to the ground by a long cable, called a guy

wire, at a point 5 meters from the base of the pole. The wire makes an angle
of 680 with the horizontal.

a. What is length of the guy wire?

b. How high is the telephone pole?

3. A farmer has a triangular garden with two sides forming a right angle, and
the third side measuring 140 meters long. What is the measure of the shortest
side of the garden if the angle between the shortest and longest side is 520?

4. When the kite is 120 feet high, it makes an angle of 400 with the level
ground. How long is the string?

Rubrics on Problem Solving

4 3 2 1

The figure is The figure is properly The figure is The figure is

properly sketch sketch and properly properly
and important important information sketch and sketch and
information needed to solve not all important
needed to solve problem are identified. important information
problem are Some of the information needed to solve
identified. All the characteristics of a needed to solve problem are
characteristics of problem are carefully problem are not identified.
a problem are analyzed. The identified. Not Some of the
carefully formulas to be used all the characteristics
analyzed. The are identified and characteristics of the problem
formulas to be presented. of a problem not analyzed.
used are properly are analyzed. The formulas

13
identified and Calculated a correct The formulas to be used
clearly answer. Calculations to be used are cannot be
presented. are correct. hardly recognized.
Calculations are recognized. Attempted to
completely Work is solve the
correct and partially problem. A
answers are shown. Minor limited
properly labelled. errors may be amount of
evident. work shown.
Calculations
contain minor
errors.

Assessment

Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write your answers on a
separate sheet of paper.

For items 1-2, Triangle ABC is right- angled at B. If ∠C= 420 and b= 18.5 cm

1. What is the length of side a?

A. 11.75 cm B. 13.75 cm C. 15.75 cm D. 17.75 cm

2. What is the measure of ∠A ?

A. 480 B. 520 C. 560 D. 620

For items 3-5, Refer your answer in the given right triangle below:
B

a c= 17cm

C b= 13 cm A

3. What is the length of the side a?

A. 10.25 cm B. 10.65 cm C. 10.95 cm D. 11.15 cm

14
4. What is the measure of ∠A?
A.32.120 B. 36.160 C. 38.120 D. 40.120

5. What is the measure of ∠B?

A.49.880 B. 46.380 C. 42.580 D. 40.120

For items 6-7, Triangle ACB is right-angled at C. If ∠B = 470 and a= 21 cm,

6. What is the length of the side c?

A. 21.92 cm B. 28.69 cm C. 30.79 cm D. 34.12 cm

7. How long is the side b?

A. 20.52 cm B. 21.52 cm C. 22.52 cm D. 23.52 cm

For items 8-10, consider the right triangle below to answer the following
questions.
C

a= 15.2 cm b

B c= 13.6 cm A

8. What is the length of side b?

A. 20.40 cm B. 17.40 cm C. 16.29 cm D. 12.38 cm

9. Find the measure of ∠C.

A. 31.820 B. 38.180 C. 41.820 D. 48.180

10. What is the measure of ∠A?

A. 31.820 B. 38.180 C. 41.820 D. 48.180

15
 16
Assessment What I Have Learned
1. B
1. hypotenuse and one leg
2. A
2. hypotenuse and one acute angle
3. C
3. one Leg and one acute angle
4. D
4. two legs
5. A
6. C
What I Can Do
7. C
8. A 1. a. 5.14 meters b. 3.09 meters
9. C 2. a. 13.35 meters b. 12.38 meters
10. D 3. 86.20 meters
4. 186.68 feet
What’s More What’s More
Enrichment Enrichment Activity 1
Activity 2
1. ∠C = 40.370 ∠A = 49.630 c= 13.60 cm
1. H 2. ∠A = 510 a= 14.38 cm b= 11.64 cm
2. O 3. ∠B = 470 a= 10.65 cm c= 15.61 cm
3. N 4. b= 28.68 cm ∠A = 42.030 ∠C = 47.970
4. E
5. S
6. T
What’s New What’s In What I Know
A. 1.B 6. D 1.A 6. A
1. b= 15.39
2. a= 19.70 2.A 2.B 7. C
3.C 3.C 8. B
B.
1. 55.300 4.A 4.D 9. D
2. 42.840
5.B 5.D 10. A
3. 44.430
Answer Key
References
Books
Bryant M, Bulalayao L, Callanta M, Cruz J, De Vera R, Garcia G, Javier S,
Lazaro R, Mesterio B, Saladino R, Department of Education Mathematics
Grade 9 Learners Material First Edition, 2014

Bernabe J, Jose-Dilao S, Orines F, GAdvanced Algebra Trigonometry and

Statistics Textbook for Fourth Year

Mendoza M, Oronce O, Exploring Mathematics Advanced Algebra and

Trigonometry IV First Edition 2003

17