Professional Documents
Culture Documents
Quarter 4
Self-Learning Module 2
Solving a Right Triangle Given the
Length of the Hypotenuse and
Length of One Leg
Mathematics – Grade 9
Quarter 4 – Self-Learning Module 2: Solving a Right Triangle Given the Length
of the Hypotenuse and Length of One Leg
First Edition, 2020
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.
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:
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:
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:
Posttest - This measures how much you have learned from the
entire self-learning module.
EXPECTATION
1. Solve right triangles given the length of the hypotenuse and length of one leg.
PRETEST
Direction: Read each question carefully and choose the letter that corresponds to
the correct answer. (You may use your calculators.)
2. Which value of θ (in the nearest minute) will satisfy the equation cos θ = 0.625?
A. 51°20’ C. 38°24’
B. 51°19’ D. 38°23’
RECAP
Figure 1
Direction: Referring to Figure 1, identify the
following:
1. hypotenuse: ____________
2. leg opposite to ∠X: ____________
3. leg adjacent to ∠X: ____________
Figure 2
For numbers 4 and 5, refer to Figure 2. Find the
value of the following trigonometric ratios:
4. sec E ____________
5. sin E ____________
LESSON
Calculators are very useful in solving trigonometric problems. Before solving right
triangles, let us practice the use of scientific calculators.
Trigonometric ratios for any given angle can be determined using scientific
calculators. Also, this can be used to determine an angle given the value of its
trigonometric ratio. Here are the steps to follow:
After pressing your calculator, you will get tan 38° = 0.781, correct to
three decimal places.
The value, 65.102°, is in decimal form. You may also convert this
value into degrees/minutes/seconds form. (See No. 3)
Note: When the seconds part of the angle measure is 30 or more (e.g.
24°16’43.01’’), you can round it up to the next minute. Therefore,
24°16’43.01’’ = 24°17’ in the nearest minute.
Now, let us apply this skill in solving right triangles given the length of its
hypotenuse and the length of one leg.
EXAMPLE.
1. Find ∠B.
From the given, b is opposite to ∠B and e is the hypotenuse. To solve ∠B, use
SOH (sine-opposite-hypotenuse).
𝑜𝑝𝑝𝑜𝑠𝑖𝑡𝑒
sin 𝐵 =
ℎ𝑦𝑝𝑜𝑡𝑒𝑛𝑢𝑠𝑒
𝑏
sin 𝐵 = (To find ∠B, use your scientific calculator.)
𝑒
8
sin 𝐵 =
15
B = 32.231° = 𝟑𝟐°𝟏𝟒′ (in the nearest minute)
2. Find ∠T.
From the given, b is adjacent to ∠T and e is the hypotenuse. To solve ∠T, use
CAH (cosine-adjacent-hypotenuse)
𝑎𝑑𝑗𝑎𝑐𝑒𝑛𝑡
cos 𝑇 =
ℎ𝑦𝑝𝑜𝑡𝑒𝑛𝑢𝑠𝑒
𝑏
cos T = (To find ∠T, use your scientific calculator.)
𝑒
8
cos T =
15
T = 57.769° 𝟓𝟕°𝟒𝟔′ (in the minute form)
3. Find t.
Using the Pythagorean Theorem,
𝑡 2 + 𝑏2 = 𝑒2
𝑡 2 + 82 = 152
𝑡 2 + 64 = 225
𝑡 2 = 225 − 64
𝑡 2 = 161
𝑡 = √161
𝒕 = 𝟏𝟐. 𝟔𝟗
ACTIVITIES
1. If m = 17 and b = 6,
find m ∠L (nearest minute)
2. If m = 10 and b = 3,
find m ∠B (nearest minute)
3. If l = 18 and m = 30,
find m ∠L (nearest minute)
4. If l = 9 and m = 24,
find m ∠B (nearest minute)
5. If m = 23 and l =15, find b.
WRAP-UP
VALUING
POSTTEST
Direction: Read each question carefully and choose the letter that corresponds to
the correct answer.
1. What is the value of sin 48°?
A. 0.743 C. 0.744
B. 0.742 D. 0.745
̅̅̅̅ ?
5. Using the same figure in Item No. 4, what is the length of 𝐷𝐸
A. 21.91 cm C. 22.32 cm
B. 29.53 cm D. 12 cm
KEY TO CORRECTION
5. A 4. B 3. C 1. A 2. D
POSTTEST
5. 12/13 4. 13/5 3. z 2. x 1. y
RECAP
5. A 4. C 3. C 2. B 1. A
PRETEST
References
Oronce, Orlando, and Marilyn Mendoza. E-MATH: Worktext in Mathematics 9. Manila:
Rex Book Store, Inc., 2015.
Bryant, Merden L., Bulalayao, Leonilda E., Callanta, Melvin M., Cruz, Jerry D., De
Vera, Richard F., Garcia, Gilda T., Javier, Sonia E., Lazaro, Roselle A., Mesterio,
Bernadeth J., and Rommel Hero A. Saladino. Mathematics Grade 9 Learner’s
Manual. Pasig City: Department of Education, 2014.
OpenStax College. Algebra and Trigonometry. [PDF file]. February 13, 2015.
openstaxcollege.org/textbooks/college-algebra-and-trigonometry (accessed
July 28, 2020).