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Mathematics
Quarter 4 – Module 6:
Illustrating Law of Sines
Mathematics – Grade 9
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Mathematics
Illustrating Law of Sines
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 What I Need to Know

This module was designed and written for the learners. After
going through this module, the learner is expected to:

1. illustrate law of sines (M9GE-IVf-g-1).

What I Know

Directions: Identify the letter that corresponds to your answer. Use a

separate paper for your answers.

1. The Law of Sines states that in any given ∆ABC, the sides are
proportional to the sine of their _________ angles.
A. opposite C. adjacent
B. supplementary D. complementary

2. The following are the cases of triangles in which Law of Sines is

applicable except for…
A. SAA Case C. ASA Case
B. SSA Case D. SSS Case

3. In which of the following cases does the Ambiguous Case belong?

A. SAA Case C. ASA Case
B. SSA Case D. SSS Case

4. Applying the concepts of Law of Sines, write a proportion given the

following parts of ∆ 𝑨𝑩𝑪: 𝒂 = 𝟑𝟎; 𝒃 = 𝟖𝟎; ∠𝑨 = 𝟓𝟎𝟎
𝟑𝟎 𝟖𝟎 𝒄 𝟖𝟎 𝟑𝟎 𝒄
A. = 𝒔𝒊𝒏 𝑩 = 𝒔𝒊𝒏 𝑪 C. = 𝒔𝒊𝒏 𝑩 = 𝒔𝒊𝒏 𝑪
𝒔𝒊𝒏 𝟓𝟎𝟎 𝒔𝒊𝒏 𝟓𝟎𝟎
𝟑𝟎 𝟖𝟎 𝒄 𝟖𝟎 𝟑𝟎 𝒄
B. = 𝒔𝒊𝒏 𝟓𝟎𝟎 = 𝒔𝒊𝒏 𝑪 D. = 𝒔𝒊𝒏 𝟓𝟎𝟎 = 𝒔𝒊𝒏 𝑪
𝒔𝒊𝒏 𝑨 𝒔𝒊𝒏 𝑨

5. Solve for the missing part of the triangle at the right:

A. 18.63 C. 16.78
B. 36.09 D. 31.95

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 Lesson

6 Illustrating Law of Sines

In the previous module, you were able to apply the concepts of trigonometric ratios
to solve real-life problems involving right triangles. Now, in this module, we will focus on
solving tringles which are not right triangles – the oblique triangles. As you study it, you
are encouraged to answer the following questions:
1. How can you state the Law of Sines?
2. How can Law of Sines be applied in solving oblique triangles?

What’s In

Directions: Write S if the given triangle is solvable using the

concepts of Pythagorean theorem and the six trigonometric ratios.
Otherwise, write NS. Write your answers in a separate sheet of paper.
1. 2.

3. 4.

5.

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 What’s New

Study the problem below:

Two radar stations, located 34 km apart, detect an aircraft between them.

The angle of elevation measured by the first station is 350 , whereas the angle of
elevation measured by the second station is 150 . How far is the aircraft from each
of the radar stations?

Guide Questions:
1. Can you apply the concepts of Pythagorean theorem and the six
trigonometric ratios in solving the problem above?
2. Observe the formed triangle in the figure. What is the difference
between the above triangle and the triangles in which Pythagorean
theorem and six trigonometric ratios is applicable?

The concepts of Pythagorean Theorem and The Six Trigonometric

Ratios are limited only in solving right triangles. These concepts are no
longer applicable in solving triangles which are not right triangles.

An oblique triangle is a triangle which does not contain any

right angle. Oblique triangles may be classified into two—acute and
obtuse.
An acute triangle is a triangle whose angles are all less than
90° while an obtuse triangle is a triangle in which one of the angles
is more than 90°.
In solving oblique triangle, two laws can be applied – the Law of
Sines and the Law of Cosines.

In this module, we will focus only with oblique triangles that can
be solved using Law of Sines.

To solve the problem above, let us study The Law of Sines!

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 What Is It

THE LAW OF SINES

The Law of Sines states that in any given ∆𝐴𝐵𝐶, the sides are
proportional to the sines of their opposite angles. In symbols,

𝑎 𝑏 𝑐
= =
𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝐴 𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝐵 𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝐶

The Law of Sine is applicable in solving all kinds of triangles

including right triangles. It is easy to follow and very useful in solving
oblique triangles when you know the following information:
a) two angles and one side (SAA Case & ASA Case); and,
b) two sides and an angle opposite one of these sides (SSA Case).

Examples:
1. SAA Case – two angles and a side opposite one of them (non-
included side) are given.
Solve for the missing parts of ∆𝐴𝐵𝐶 at the right.
Solution:
Set up the necessary proportion:
𝑎 𝑏 𝑐
= =
𝑠𝑖𝑛𝐴 𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝐵 𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝐶
29 𝑏 𝑐
0
= 0
=
𝑠𝑖𝑛 65 𝑠𝑖𝑛 26 𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝐶

We observe that the three ratios are incomplete with side

measures and an angle measure. Determine the missing angle by
applying the Triangle Sum Theorem (The sum of the interior angles
of any triangle is equal to 1800 ).
1800 = ∠𝐴 + ∠𝐵 + ∠𝐶 Substitute the given angle
measures.
1800 = 650 + 260 + ∠𝐶 Simplify.
1800 = ∠𝐶 + 910
−910 + 1800 = ∠𝐶
890 = ∠𝐶

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 Since we already have a ratio with angle measure and side
measure, we are able now to equate this ratio to other ratios with
missing sides.
29 𝑏 𝑐
0
= 0
=
𝑠𝑖𝑛 65 𝑠𝑖𝑛 26 𝑠𝑖𝑛890

To solve for side b:

29
=
𝑏 Apply Fundamental Rule of
𝑠𝑖𝑛 650 𝑠𝑖𝑛 260 Proportion.
(29)(𝑠𝑖𝑛 260 ) Simplify. Use your scientific
=𝑏 calculator.
𝑠𝑖𝑛 650
(29)(0.4384)
=𝑏
0.9063
14.03 = 𝑏 Round off your answer to the
nearest hundredths.
To solve for side c:
29
=
𝑐 Apply Fundamental Rule of
𝑠𝑖𝑛 650 𝑠𝑖𝑛890 Proportion.
(29)(𝑠𝑖𝑛 890 ) Simplify. Use your scientific
=𝑐 calculator.
𝑠𝑖𝑛 650
(29)(0.9998)
=𝑐
0.9063
31.99 = 𝑐 Round off your answer to the
nearest hundredths.

2. ASA Case – two angles and a side between them (included side)
are given.

Solve for the missing parts of ∆𝐴𝐵𝐶 below.

Solution:
Set up the necessary proportion:
𝑎 𝑏 𝑐
= =
𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝐴 𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝐵 𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝐶
24 𝑏 𝑐
= =
𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝐴 𝑠𝑖𝑛 730 𝑠𝑖𝑛 220

Determine the missing angle by applying the Triangle Sum

Theorem.
1800 = ∠𝐴 + ∠𝐵 + ∠𝐶 Substitute the given angle
measures.
1800 = ∠𝐴 + 730 + 220 Simplify.

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 1800 = ∠𝐴 + 950
−950 + 1800 = ∠𝐴
850 = ∠𝐴
Since we already have a ratio with angle measure and side
measure, we are able now to equate this ratio to other ratios with
missing sides.
24 𝑏 𝑐
0
= 0
=
𝑠𝑖𝑛 85 𝑠𝑖𝑛 73 𝑠𝑖𝑛 220

To solve for side b:

24
=
𝑏 Apply Fundamental Rule of
𝑠𝑖𝑛 850 𝑠𝑖𝑛 730 Proportion.
(24)(𝑠𝑖𝑛 730 ) Simplify. Use your scientific
=𝑏 calculator.
𝑠𝑖𝑛 850
(24)(0.9563)
=𝑏
0.9962
23.04 = 𝑏 Round off your answer to the
nearest hundredths.
To solve for side c:
24
=
𝑐 Apply Fundamental Rule of
𝑠𝑖𝑛 850 𝑠𝑖𝑛 220 Proportion.
(24)(𝑠𝑖𝑛 220 ) Simplify. Use your scientific
=𝑐 calculator.
𝑠𝑖𝑛 850
(24)(0.3746)
=𝑐
0.9962
9.02 = 𝑐 Round off your answer to the
nearest hundredths.

3. SSA Case – two sides and an angle opposite one of them (non-
included angle) are given. This case leads to the following
possibilities:

A. If the given angle is obtuse or a right angle:

i. If ∠𝐴 is an obtuse or a right angle, and 𝑎 > 𝑏, then there is

exactly one solution.

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Example:
Solve for the missing parts of the triangle given the following
sides and angle measure.
𝑎 = 22; 𝑏 = 14; ∠𝐴 = 1100
Solution:
Since the side opposite the given angle is greater than the
other given side (22>14), only one triangle can be formed from
the given sides and angle. Therefore, one set of solutions can be
derived from the given information.
Draw the triangle:

Set up the necessary proportion:

𝑎 𝑏 𝑐
= =
𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝐴 𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝐵 𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝐶
22 14 𝑐
= =
𝑠𝑖𝑛 1100 𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝐵 𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝐶

To solve for ∠𝐵 :
22
=
14 Apply Fundamental Rule of
𝑠𝑖𝑛 1100 𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝐵 Proportion.
(22)(𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝐵) = (14)(𝑠𝑖𝑛 1100 ) Simplify. Use your scientific
calculator.
−1
(14)(𝑠𝑖𝑛 1100)
𝐵 = 𝑠𝑖𝑛 ( )
22
(14)(0.9397) −1
𝐵 = 𝑠𝑖𝑛 ( )
22

𝐵 = 36.730 Round off your answer to the

nearest hundredths.

To solve for ∠𝐶, apply the Triangle Sum Theorem.

1800 = ∠𝐴 + ∠𝐵 + ∠𝐶 Substitute the angle
measures.
1800 = 1100 + 36.730 + ∠𝐶 Simplify.
1800 = 146.730 + ∠𝐶
−146.730 + 1800 = ∠𝐶
33.270 = ∠𝐶
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 To solve for side c:
22
=
𝑐 Apply Fundamental Rule of
𝑠𝑖𝑛 1100 𝑠𝑖𝑛 33.270 Proportion.
(22)(𝑠𝑖𝑛 33.270 ) Simplify. Use your scientific
=𝑐 calculator.
𝑠𝑖𝑛 1100
(22)(0.5486)
=𝑐
0.9397
12.84 = 𝑐 Round off your answer to the
nearest hundredths.

ii. If ∠𝐴 is an obtuse or a right angle, and 𝑎 ≤ 𝑏, then there is no

solution.

Example:
Solve for the missing parts of the triangle given the following
sides and angle measures.
𝑏 = 25; 𝑐 = 20; ∠𝐶 = 1300
Solution:
Since the side opposite the given angle is less than the other
given side (20<25), no triangle can be formed from the given sides
and angle. Therefore no solutions can be derived from the given
information.
Let’s see what happens when we use the Law of Sines:
Set up the necessary proportion:
𝑎 𝑏 𝑐
= =
𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝐴 𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝐵 𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝐶
𝑎 25 20
= =
𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝐴 𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝐵 𝑠𝑖𝑛 130
To solve for ∠𝐵 :
25
=
20 Apply Fundamental Rule of
𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝐵 𝑠𝑖𝑛 130 Proportion.
(25)(𝑠𝑖𝑛 1300 ) = (20)(𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝐵) Simplify. Use your scientific
calculator.
(25)(0.7660) −1
𝑠𝑖𝑛 ( ) =𝐵
20

73.240 = 𝐵 Round off your answer to the

nearest hundredths.

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To solve for ∠𝐴, apply the Triangle Sum Theorem.
1800 = ∠𝐴 + ∠𝐵 + ∠𝐶 Substitute the angle
measures.
1800 = ∠𝐴 + 73.240 + 1300 Simplify.
0 0
180 = ∠𝐴 + 203.24
−203.240 + 1800 = ∠𝐴
−23.240 = ∠𝐴
We can’t have a negative angle because no triangle exists
with a negative interior angle.

B. If the given angle is acute:

i. If ∠𝐴 is an acute angle, 𝑎 ≥ 𝑏, then there is exactly one

solution.

Example:
Solve for the missing parts of the triangle given the following
sides and angle measures.
𝑎 = 50; 𝑐 = 70; ∠𝐶 = 400
Solution:
Since the side opposite the given angle is greater than the
other given side (70>50), only one triangle can be formed from
the given sides and angle. Therefore, one set of solutions can be
derived from the given information.
Draw the triangle:

Set up the necessary proportion:

𝑎 𝑏 𝑐
= =
𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝐴 𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝐵 𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝐶
50 𝑏 70
= =
𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝐴 𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝐵 𝑠𝑖𝑛 400

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 To solve for ∠𝐴 :
50
=
70 Apply Fundamental Rule of
𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝐴 𝑠𝑖𝑛 400 Proportion.
(50)(𝑠𝑖𝑛 400 ) = (70)(𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝐴) Simplify. Use your scientific
calculator.
−1
(50)(𝑠𝑖𝑛 400 )
𝑠𝑖𝑛 ( ) =𝐴
70
(50)(0.6428) −1
𝑠𝑖𝑛 ( ) =𝐴
70

27.330 = 𝐴 Round off your answer to the

nearest hundredths.

To solve for ∠𝐵, apply the Triangle Sum Theorem.

1800 = ∠𝐴 + ∠𝐵 + ∠𝐶 Substitute the angle
measures.
1800 = ∠27.33 + ∠𝐵 + 400 Simplify.
1800 = ∠𝐵 + 67.330
−67.330 + 1800 = ∠𝐵
112.670 = ∠𝐵

To solve for side b:

𝑏
=
70 Apply Fundamental Rule of
𝑠𝑖𝑛 112.670 𝑠𝑖𝑛 400 Proportion.
(70) (𝑠𝑖𝑛 112.670) Simplify. Use your scientific
𝑏= calculator.
𝑠𝑖𝑛 400
(70)(0.9227)
𝑏=
0.6428
𝑏 = 100.48 Round off your answer to the
nearest hundredths.

ii. If ∠𝐴 is an acute angle, 𝑎 < 𝑏, and 𝑎 = 𝑏𝑠𝑖𝑛𝐴 then there is

exactly one solution.

Example:
Solve for the missing parts of the triangle given the following
sides and angle measures.
𝑎 = 3; 𝑏 = 6; ∠𝐴 = 300
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Solution:
Since the side opposite the given angle is less than the other
given side (3<6), and
𝑎 = 𝑏𝑠𝑖𝑛𝐴
3 = (6)(𝑠𝑖𝑛 30)
3 = (6)(0.5000)
3=3
therefore, one set of solutions can be derived from the given
information.
Draw the triangle:

Set up the necessary proportion:

3 6 𝑐
0
= 0
=
𝑠𝑖𝑛 30 𝑠𝑖𝑛 90 𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝐶

To solve for ∠𝐶, apply Triangle Sum Theorem.

1800 = ∠𝐴 + ∠𝐵 + ∠𝐶 Substitute the angle
measures.
1800 = ∠300 + ∠900 + ∠𝐶 Simplify.
1800 = 1200 + ∠𝐶
−1200 + 1800 = ∠𝐶
600 = ∠𝐶

To solve for side c :

3
=
𝑐 Apply Fundamental Rule of
𝑠𝑖𝑛 300 𝑠𝑖𝑛 600 Proportion.
(3)(𝑠𝑖𝑛 600 ) Simplify. Use your scientific
𝑐= calculator.
𝑠𝑖𝑛 300
(3)(0.8660)
𝑐=
0.5000
𝑐 = 5.20 Round off your answer to the
nearest hundredths.

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iii. If ∠𝐴 is an acute angle, 𝑎 < 𝑏, and 𝑎 < 𝑏𝑠𝑖𝑛𝐴 then there is no
solution.

Example:
Solve for the missing parts of the triangle given the following
sides and angle measures.
𝑎 = 30; 𝑏 = 80; ∠𝐴 = 500
Solution:
Since the side opposite the given angle is less than the other
given side (14<20), and
𝑎 < 𝑏𝑠𝑖𝑛𝐴
30 < (80)(𝑠𝑖𝑛50)
30 < (80)(0.7660)
30 < 61.28
therefore, no triangle can be formed from the given sides and
angle.
The following figure will be formed with the given
information.

iv. If ∠𝐴 is an acute angle, 𝑎 < 𝑏, and 𝑎 > 𝑏𝑠𝑖𝑛𝐴, then, there are
exactly two solutions. This case is an ambiguous case
because it has two possible solutions.

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Example:
Solve for the missing parts of the triangle given the following
sides and angle measure.
𝑏 = 14; 𝑐 = 20; ∠𝐵 = 400
Solution:
Since the side opposite the given angle is less than the other
given side (14<20), and
𝑏 > 𝑐𝑠𝑖𝑛𝐵
14 > (20)(𝑠𝑖𝑛40)
14 > (20)(0.6428)
14 > 12.86
two triangles can be formed from the given sides and angle.
Therefore, two sets of solutions can be derived from the given
information.

Draw the triangle:

Set up the necessary proportion:

𝑎 14 20
= 0
=
𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝐴 𝑠𝑖𝑛 40 𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝐶
Solve for ∠𝐶 :
14
=
20 Apply Fundamental Rule of
𝑠𝑖𝑛 400 𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝐶 Proportion.
(14)(𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝐶) = (20)(𝑠𝑖𝑛 400 ) Simplify. Use your scientific
calculator.
−1
(20)(𝑠𝑖𝑛 400)
𝐶 = 𝑠𝑖𝑛 ( )
14
(20)(0.6428) −1
𝐶 = 𝑠𝑖𝑛 ( )
14

𝐶 = 66.68 0 Round off your answer to the

nearest hundredths.

For the first triangle, ∠𝐶 = 66.680 , while on the second

triangle, ∠𝐶 = 1800 − 66.680 = 113.320 .

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Triangle 1 Solutions:
Set up the necessary proportion:
𝑎 14 20
= 0
=
𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝐴 𝑠𝑖𝑛 40 𝑠𝑖𝑛 66.680
To solve for ∠𝐴, apply the Triangle Sum Theorem.
1800 = ∠𝐴 + ∠𝐵 + ∠𝐶 Substitute the angle
measures.
1800 = ∠𝐴 + 400 + 66.680 Simplify.
1800 = ∠𝐴 + 106.680
−106.68 + 1800 = ∠𝐴
73.320 = ∠𝐴

To solve for side a:

𝑎
=
14 Apply Fundamental Rule of
𝑠𝑖𝑛 73.32 𝑠𝑖𝑛 400 Proportion.
14(𝑠𝑖𝑛 73.320 ) Simplify. Use your scientific
𝑎= calculator.
𝑠𝑖𝑛 400
14(0.9579)
𝑎=
0.6428
𝑎 = 20.86 Round off your answer to the
nearest hundredths.
Triangle 2 Solutions:
Set up the necessary proportion:
𝑎 14 20
= 0
=
𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝐴 𝑠𝑖𝑛 40 𝑠𝑖𝑛 113.320
To solve for ∠𝐴, apply the Triangle Sum Theorem.
1800 = ∠𝐴 + ∠𝐵 + ∠𝐶 Substitute the angle
measures.
1800 = ∠𝐴 + 400 + 113.320 Simplify.
1800 = ∠𝐴 + 153.320
−153.32 + 1800 = ∠𝐴
26.680 = ∠𝐴

To solve for side a:

𝑎
=
14 Apply Fundamental Rule of
𝑠𝑖𝑛 26.68 𝑠𝑖𝑛 400 Proportion.
14(𝑠𝑖𝑛 26.68) Simplify. Use your scientific
𝑎=
𝑠𝑖𝑛 400 calculator.
14(0.4490)
𝑎=
0.6428
𝑎 = 9.78 Round off your answer to the
nearest hundredths.
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 What’s More

Enrichment Activity 1
Given the triangles below, set up the proportion of the ratios of
side lengths and the sines of their respective opposite angles. Write
your answers in a separate sheet of paper.

1. 2.

Enrichment Activity 2
Determine whether the triangles with the given following parts
have exactly one solution, exactly two solutions, or no solution at all.
Write your answers in a separate sheet of paper.
1. 𝑎 = 23; 𝑏 = 12; ∠𝐴 = 1100
2. 𝑏 = 36; 𝑐 = 28; ∠𝐶 = 1200
3. 𝑏 = 19; 𝑐 = 25; ∠𝐵 = 350
4. 𝑎 = 42; 𝑏 = 76; ∠𝐴 = 670
5. 𝑎 = 28; 𝑐 = 35; ∠𝐶 = 560

Enrichment Activity 3
Solve the following oblique triangles. Write your answers and
complete solutions in a separate sheet of paper.
1. 2.

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 What I Have Learned

Let us summarize what you have learned!

Directions: Answer the following questions correctly. Write your

answers in a separate sheet of paper.

1. The Law of Sines states that in any given ∆𝐴𝐵𝐶, the sides are
_________ to the sine of their opposite angles.
2. State the Law of Sines in mathematical symbols.
3. It is the case of triangle when two given angles and a non-included
side are given.
4. The Law of Sines is also applicable in solving triangles with two
given angles and an included side. What case is this?
5. The SSA case of Law of Sines leads to the possibilities of having
exactly one solution, exactly two solutions, or no solution at all.
What do you call the case wherein there are exactly two solutions
of the triangle?

What I Can Do

With all the things that we already learned from the previous
activities, we are now able to solve the problem that we encountered at
the beginning of this module.

Problem:
Two radar stations, located 34 km apart, detect an aircraft between
them. The angle of elevation measured by the first station is 350 , whereas
the angle of elevation measured by the second station is 150 . How far is
the aircraft from each of the radar stations?

Draw the figure:

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 Solution:
Set up the necessary proportion:
𝑎 𝑏 𝑐
= =
𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝐴 𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝐵 𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝐶
𝑎 𝑏 34
0
= 0
=
𝑠𝑖𝑛 35 𝑠𝑖𝑛 15 𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝐶

Determine the missing angle by applying the Triangle Sum

Theorem.
1800 = ∠𝐴 + ∠𝐵 + ∠𝐶 Substitute the given angle
measures.
1800 = 350 + 15 + ∠𝐶 Simplify.
0 0
180 = 50 + ∠𝐶
−50 + 1800 = ∠𝐶
0

1300 = ∠𝐶

Since we already have a ratio with angle measure and side

measure, we are able now to equate this ratio to other ratios with
missing sides.
𝑎 𝑏 34
0
= 0
=
𝑠𝑖𝑛 35 𝑠𝑖𝑛 15 𝑠𝑖𝑛 1300

To solve for side b or the distance between the aircraft and the
first radar station:
𝑏
=
34 Apply Fundamental Rule of
𝑠𝑖𝑛 150 𝑠𝑖𝑛 1300 Proportion.
(34)(𝑠𝑖𝑛 150 ) Simplify. Use your scientific
𝑏= calculator.
𝑠𝑖𝑛 1300

𝑏 = 11.49 𝑘𝑚 Round off your answer to the

nearest hundredths.
Therefore, the aircraft and the first radar station is 11.49
km apart.

To solve for side a or the distance between the aircraft and the
second radar station:
𝑎 34
=
𝑠𝑖𝑛 350 𝑠𝑖𝑛 1300

𝑎
=
34 Apply Fundamental Rule of
𝑠𝑖𝑛 350 𝑠𝑖𝑛 1300 Proportion.
(34)(𝑠𝑖𝑛 350 ) Simplify. Use your scientific
𝑎= calculator.
𝑠𝑖𝑛 1300

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 𝑎 = 25.46 𝑘𝑚 Round off your answer to the
nearest hundredths.
Therefore, the aircraft and the second radar station is
25.46 km apart.

Alright! It’s time for you to solve real-life problems involving Law
of Sines. Do the following activity now!

Directions: Apply the Law of Sines to solve the following

problems. Round off your answers to the nearest hundredths. Write
your answers and complete solutions in a separate sheet of paper.
1. Gabriel wants to measure the height of a tree. He walks exactly
100 feet from the base of the tree and looks up. The angle from
the ground to the top of the tree is 33º. This particular tree
grows at an angle of 83º with respect to the ground rather than
vertically (90º). How tall is the tree?
2. A man starts his morning walk at point A reaches two points B
and C and finally back to A such that ∠𝐴 = 600 and ∠𝐵 = 450 ,
𝐴𝐶 = 4 km in the triangle ABC. Find the total distance he
covered during his morning walk.

Assessment

Directions: Solve for the missing parts of the triangles below. Write
your answers and complete solutions in a separate sheet of paper.

1. 2. 3.

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 Additional Activities

Finding Area of Triangle Using Sine Function

Given: ∆𝐴𝐵𝐶.

The area of a triangle is one-half the product of any two sides and
the sine of the included angle (the angle between the two given sides).
In symbols,
1 1 1
𝐴𝑟𝑒𝑎∆ = 𝑎𝑏𝑠𝑖𝑛𝐶 𝑜𝑟 𝐴𝑟𝑒𝑎∆ = 𝑏𝑐𝑠𝑖𝑛𝐴 𝑜𝑟 𝐴𝑟𝑒𝑎∆ = 𝑎𝑐𝑠𝑖𝑛𝐵.
2 2 2
Example:
Find the area of the triangle below:

Solution:
1
Use the formula: 𝐴𝑟𝑒𝑎∆ = 2 𝑏𝑐𝑠𝑖𝑛𝐴
1
𝐴𝑟𝑒𝑎∆ = 2 𝑏𝑐𝑠𝑖𝑛𝐴 Substitute the given angle
measures.
1
𝐴𝑟𝑒𝑎∆ = 2 (7)(14)𝑠𝑖𝑛530 Simplify. Use your scientific
calculator.
𝐴𝑟𝑒𝑎∆ = 39.13 square units Round off your answer to the
nearest hundredths

Your Task!
Directions: Solve for the areas of the triangles below. Write
your answers and complete solutions in a separate sheet of paper.

1. 2.

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What I Know What’s More What I have Learned
1. A Enrichment 1 1. proportional
2. D 15 𝑏 𝑐
1. 𝑠𝑖𝑛 77
= 𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝐵 = 𝑠𝑖𝑛 23 2.
3. B 𝑑 7 𝑓
4. A 2. 3. SAA Case
𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝐷
= 𝑠𝑖𝑛 54 = 𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝐹
5. D 4. ASA Case
Enrichment 2 5. SSA Case
What’s In 1. exactly one solution
1. S 2. no solution What I Can Do
2. NS 3. exactly two solutions 1. 60.59 ft
3. S 4. no solution 2. 14.36 km
4. S 5. exactly one solution Assessment
5. NS 1.
Enrichment 3
1. 0.98
2.
6.04
2. Solution 1
3.
Solution 2
Additional Activities
1. 61.18 square units
2. 38.71 square units
Answer Key
References

DepEd. May (2016). K to 12 Curriculum Guide Mathematics

DepEd (2014). Mathematics Grade 9 Learner’s Material. First Edition

Book:

Albay, Eduard M., et al., (2018), Practical Math 9, Diwa Learning Systems
Inc.
ISBN 978-971-46-1132-0

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