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Department of Education
National Capital Region
SCHOOLS DIVISION OFFICE
MARIKINA CITY

MATHEMATICS
Quarter 4 – Module 2
Trigonometric Ratios of Special Angles

Michelle M. Villanueva
Writers:
Jocelyn O. Hulip
Cover Illustrator: Joel J. Estudillo

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Hello Grade 9 learners! In this module, you will learn how to:.

• find the trigonometric ratios of special angles. M9GE-IVb-44.1

• solve problems involving trigonometric ratios of special angles.
M9GE-IVb-44.2

You can say that you have understood the lesson in this module if you can
already:
1. find the trigonometric ratios of special angles
2. solve problems involving trigonometric ratios of special angles

Encircle the letter that corresponds to the correct answer. The use of
calculators is not allowed.

1. What is the exact value of sin 45°?

√2 √3
A. 1 B. √2 C. D.
2 2

For item numbers 2 to 3, refer to the figure on the right.

2. What is the exact value of cos 60°?
1 √2 1
A. 1 B. C. D. 2
√2 2
3. Which trigonometric ratio has an exact value of
√3 ?
A. 𝑡𝑎𝑛60° B. 𝑐𝑠𝑐60° C. 𝑠𝑖𝑛60° D. 𝑐𝑜𝑡60°

For item numbers 4 to 5, refer to the figure on the right.

4. What is the value of 𝑥?
√3 3
A. 3 B. 6√3 C. D. 2
2
5. What is the exact value of tan30°?
√3 √3
A. 3√3 B. 3√2 C. D.
2 3
6. Which of the following is the simplified value of 3√2𝑠𝑖𝑛45°?
1 3
A. B. 1 C. 3 D. 2
2

For item numbers 7 and 8, refer to the figure on the right:

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7. What is the simplified value of 2 𝑡𝑎𝑛 𝑡𝑎𝑛 (3𝑥 − 𝑦)
when 𝑥 = 30° and 𝑦 = 45°?
A. 1 B. 2 C. -1 D. −2
8. What is the value of 𝑧?
A. 2 B. 4 C. 2√2 D.
4√2
9. A 5-meter ladder that leans against a classroom wall forms an angle of
30° with the wall. Exactly how far is the top of the ladder from the floor?
A. 2.5 𝑚𝑒𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑠 C. 5 𝑚𝑒𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑠
B. 10 𝑚𝑒𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑠 D. 3.5 𝑚𝑒𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑠
10. Suppose that a cyclist is 30 yards from the
Marikina Riverpark’s Roman Garden. A
walkway to the garden is 15 yards long.
What is the acute angle 𝜃 formed between
the garden and the end of the walkway?
A. 60° C. 30°
B. 45° D. 90°

A. Based on the figure below, solve for the values of 𝑎, b or c using the
Pythagorean Theorem.

𝑎 𝑏 𝑐
1. 12 13
16 2. 65
36 77 3.

B. From the previous lesson, we have learned that the six trigonometric
ratios of an acute angle 𝜃 of a right triangle are defined as:

𝑜𝑝𝑝𝑜𝑠𝑖𝑡𝑒 𝑠𝑖𝑑𝑒 𝑎𝑑𝑗𝑎𝑐𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑠𝑖𝑑𝑒 𝑜𝑝𝑝𝑜𝑠𝑖𝑡𝑒 𝑠𝑖𝑑𝑒

𝑠𝑖𝑛𝜃 = 𝑐𝑜𝑠𝜃 = 𝑡𝑎𝑛𝜃 =
ℎ𝑦𝑝𝑜𝑡𝑒𝑛𝑢𝑠𝑒 ℎ𝑦𝑝𝑜𝑡𝑒𝑛𝑢𝑠𝑒 𝑎𝑑𝑗𝑎𝑐𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑠𝑖𝑑𝑒

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 ℎ𝑦𝑝𝑜𝑡𝑒𝑛𝑢𝑠𝑒 ℎ𝑦𝑝𝑜𝑡𝑒𝑛𝑢𝑠𝑒 𝑎𝑑𝑗𝑎𝑐𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑠𝑖𝑑𝑒
𝑐𝑠𝑐𝜃 = 𝑠𝑒𝑐𝜃 = 𝑐𝑜𝑡𝜃 =
𝑜𝑝𝑝𝑜𝑠𝑖𝑡𝑒 𝑠𝑖𝑑𝑒 𝑎𝑑𝑗𝑎𝑐𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑠𝑖𝑑𝑒 𝑜𝑝𝑝𝑜𝑠𝑖𝑡𝑒 𝑠𝑖𝑑𝑒

Note that the ratios in the second row are the reciprocals of the corresponding
ratios in first row.
Choose the letter of the correct answer. You may use calculator.

1. Jose wishes to hit the golf ball so it would

surely fall into the pit. Which trigonometric
ratio would provide the distance that the ball
would travel after he hit it at 43° from the
ball’s vertical distance of 0.8 meters from the
pit?
A. sine C. cotangent
B. cosine D. secant
2. Which equation is correct to solve for the approximate distance of ball to the
pit?
𝑥 𝑥
A. 𝑐𝑜𝑠43° = 0.8 𝑚 C. 𝑠𝑒𝑐43° = 0.8 𝑚
0.8 𝑚 0.8 𝑚
B. 𝑠𝑖𝑛43° = D. 𝑐𝑜𝑡43° =
𝑥 𝑥
3. What is the distance of the golf ball to the pit?
A. 1.09 𝑚 B. 0.75 𝑚 C. 0.59 𝑚 D. 1.17 𝑚

Activity 1: Discovering the relationship between the sides of a

45° − 45° − 90° Triangle.
1. Draw 3
squares
whose side
are 1 inch,
2 inches
and 3
inches.

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2. Construct a
diagonal to
each
square.

3. Use the
Pythagorean
Theorem to find the
exact length of the
diagonal. Using a
ruler, measure the
diagonal of the
square. Compare
the exact to the
measured length.

Solve the EXACT

LENGTH of the
diagonal of square 𝑎2 + 𝑏 2 = 𝑐 2 12 + 12 = 𝑐 2 1 + 1 = 𝑐 2 2 = 𝑐 2
with side (1 inch) √2 = 𝑐
using Pythagorean 𝑐 = √2
Theorem:
Measure the
LENGTH of the
diagonal of square
with side (1 inch)
Using a ruler

The measured
length is
𝑎𝑝𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑥𝑖𝑚𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑙𝑦 1 +
1 1
+8+
4
1
𝑜𝑟 1.4063.
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The exact length is
almost equal with
the measured
length.

4. Apply Step 3 to the remaining two squares with sides 2 and 3.

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 5. Complete the table then answer the questions below. Round your
answers to the nearest four decimal places.
Exact Measured
Side Length Diagonal Diagonal
Length Length
Square 1 1 √2 1.4063
Square 2 2
Square 3 3
a. What kinds of triangles are formed by drawing the diagonal of a
square? Classify the triangles according to its sides and its
angles. ___________________________________________
b. What are the angle measures in the two triangles formed by the
diagonal? _________________________________________
c. If you know the length of one side of a square, how could you
find the length of the diagonal without using the Pythagorean
Theorem or measuring? ______________________________
d. If you know the length of the diagonal, how could you find the
length of a side without using the Pythagorean Theorem or
measuring? ________________________________________

Activity 2: Discovering the relationship between the sides of a

30° − 60° − 90° Triangle
1. Draw 3 equilateral
triangle with sides
measures 1, 2 and 3
inches.

2. Construct an altitude
from one of the vertices.
The altitude of a triangle
is a line from a vertex to
the opposite side, that is
perpendicular to that
side.

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 3. Use the Pythagorean
Theorem to find the exact
length of the altitude.
Measure the length of the
altitude of the triangle using
a ruler. Compare the exact
length to the measured
length.

The altitude is also the

median of the equilateral
triangle. Thus, the base is
2 2 2 2 2 2 2
divided into two congruent 𝑎 + 𝑏 = 𝑐 (1) +2𝑏 = (2) 12 + 𝑏
= 4𝑏 = 4 − 1𝑏 = 3𝑏
segments. Solve the EXACT = √3
LENGTH of triangle 2 with
side (2 inches) using
Pythagorean Theorem:

Measure the LENGTH of the

altitude of triangle 2 with side
(2 inches) using the ruler.

The measured length is

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𝑎𝑝𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑥𝑖𝑚𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑙𝑦 1 + 4

or 1.75.
The exact length is almost
equal with the measured
length.

4. Apply Step 3 with the two remaining triangles with sides 2 and 3 inches.
5. Complete the table, and then answer the questions that follow. Round the
answers into four decimal places.

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 Exact Altitude Measured
Side Length
Length Altitude Length
Triangle 1 1
Triangle 2 2 √3 1.7032
Triangle 3 3
a. What kinds of triangles are formed by drawing the altitude of an
equilateral triangle? Classify the triangles according to its sides and
angles. _______________________________________________
b. What are the angle measures in the two triangles formed by the
altitude? ______________________________________________
c. If you know the length of one side of an equilateral triangle, how
could you find the length of an altitude without using Pythagorean
Theorem or measuring? __________________________________
d. If you know the length of an altitude, how would you find the length
of a side of an equilateral triangle without using the Pythagorean
Theorem or measuring? __________________________________

If we have an isosceles right triangle whose two equal sides or legs measure
one unit, then using Pythagorean relation,

𝑎2 + 𝑏 2 = 𝑐 2 𝐴𝐵 2 + 𝐴𝐶 2 = 𝐵𝐶 2 𝐵𝐶 = √𝐴𝐵 2 + 𝐴𝐶 2 𝐵𝐶 = √1 + 1
Therefore, 𝐵𝐶 = √2
The triangle is a special triangle 45° − 45° − 90°.

DEFINITION:
A special type of isosceles triangle is a right triangle where the interior
angles are 45°, 45°, and 90° and the sides of which are always in the ratio 1:1:

If ∆𝐴𝐵𝐶 is an equilateral triangle, each interior angle measures 60°. If 𝐴𝐷 is

drawn from vertex 𝐴 that is perpendicular to 𝐶𝐵, makes it an altitude and at the
same time the median. Each side measures 2 units, BD makes one unit.

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Using the Pythagorean relation,

𝑎2 + 𝑏 2 = 𝑐 2 𝐴𝐷2 = 𝐴𝐵 2 − 𝐵𝐷2 𝐴𝐷 = √𝐴𝐵 2 – 𝐵𝐷2 𝐴𝐷 = √4 − 1 𝐴𝐷 = √3

The resulting triangle is a special triangle 30° − 60° − 90°.

The three significant angles that were acquired from the previous activity
“What’s New” are 30°, 45° and 60°. These angles are referred to as the special
angles which can be illustrated as special right triangles.

Example 1: Evaluate 𝑠𝑖𝑛 45° , 𝑐𝑜𝑠 45° and 𝑡𝑎𝑛 45° .

Solution:
In the figure, the opposite side of the angle 45° is 1 and
the hypotenuse is √2, the side adjacent to angle 45° is also
1, then:
𝑜𝑝𝑝𝑜𝑠𝑖𝑡𝑒 𝑠𝑖𝑑𝑒
𝑠𝑖𝑛45° = Definition of Sine Ratio
ℎ𝑦𝑝𝑜𝑡𝑒𝑛𝑢𝑠𝑒
1
= Substitute the given values
√2
1 √2
= ∙ Rationalize
√2 √2
√2 Simplify
=
2

𝑎𝑑𝑗𝑎𝑐𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑠𝑖𝑑𝑒
𝑐𝑜𝑠45° = Definition of Cosine Ratio
ℎ𝑦𝑝𝑜𝑡𝑒𝑛𝑢𝑠𝑒
1
= Substitute the given values
√2
1 √2
= ∙ Rationalize
√2 √2

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 √2 Simplify
=
2

𝑜𝑝𝑝𝑜𝑠𝑖𝑡𝑒 𝑠𝑖𝑑𝑒 Definition of Tangent Ratio

𝑡𝑎𝑛45° =
𝑎𝑑𝑗𝑎𝑐𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑠𝑖𝑑𝑒
1
= Substitute the given values
1
=1 Simplify
√2 √2
Therefore, 𝑠𝑖𝑛 45° = , 𝑐𝑜𝑠 45° = 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑡𝑎𝑛 45° = 1.
2 2

Example 2: Evaluate 𝑐𝑠𝑐 𝑐𝑠𝑐 30° ,𝑠𝑒𝑐 𝑠𝑒𝑐 30° and 𝑐𝑜𝑡 𝑐𝑜𝑡 30° .

Solution:
In the figure, the measure of opposite side of the
angle 30° is 1, the side adjacent to 30° is √3 and
the hypotenuse is 2, then:

ℎ𝑦𝑝𝑜𝑡𝑒𝑛𝑢𝑠𝑒
𝑐𝑠𝑐 30° = Definition of Cosecant Ratio
𝑜𝑝𝑝𝑜𝑠𝑖𝑡𝑒 𝑠𝑖𝑑𝑒
2
= Substitute the given values
1
=2 Simplify

ℎ𝑦𝑝𝑜𝑡𝑒𝑛𝑢𝑠𝑒
𝑠𝑒𝑐 30° = Definition of Secant Ratio
𝑎𝑑𝑗𝑎𝑐𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑠𝑖𝑑𝑒
2
= Substitute the given values.
√3
2 √3
= ∙ Rationalize
√3 √3
2√3 Simplify
=
3

𝑎𝑑𝑗𝑎𝑐𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑠𝑖𝑑𝑒
𝑐𝑜𝑡 30° = Definition of Cotangent Ratio
𝑜𝑝𝑝𝑜𝑠𝑖𝑡𝑒 𝑠𝑖𝑑𝑒
√3 Substitute the given values.
=
1
= √3 Simplify

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 2√3
Therefore, 𝑐𝑠𝑐 30° = 2 , 𝑠𝑒𝑐 30° = and 𝑐𝑜𝑡 30° = √3 .
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Example 3: Evaluate 𝑐𝑜𝑠 60° , 𝑐𝑠𝑐 60° and 𝑐𝑜𝑡 60 °.

Solution:
In the figure, the measure of opposite side of the angle 60° is
√3, the side adjacent to 60° is 1 and the hypotenuse is 2, then:

𝑎𝑑𝑗𝑎𝑐𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑠𝑖𝑑𝑒
𝑐𝑜𝑠 60° = Definition of Cosine Ratio
ℎ𝑦𝑝𝑜𝑡𝑒𝑛𝑢𝑠𝑒
1
= Substitute the given values
2

ℎ𝑦𝑝𝑜𝑡𝑒𝑛𝑢𝑠𝑒
𝑐𝑠𝑐 60° = Definition of Cosecant Ratio
𝑜𝑝𝑝𝑜𝑠𝑖𝑡𝑒 𝑠𝑖𝑑𝑒
2
= Substitute the given values.
√3
2 √3
= ∙ Rationalize
√3 √3
2√3 Simplify
=
3
𝑎𝑑𝑗𝑎𝑐𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑠𝑖𝑑𝑒
𝑐𝑜𝑡 60° = Definition of Cotangent Ratio
𝑜𝑝𝑝𝑜𝑠𝑖𝑡𝑒 𝑠𝑖𝑑𝑒
1
= Substitute the given values.
√3
1 √3
= ∙ Rationalize
√3 √3
√3 Simplify
=
3

1 2√3 √3
Therefore, 𝑐𝑜𝑠 60° = 2 , 𝑐𝑠𝑐 60° = and 𝑐𝑜𝑡 60° = .
3 3

Example 4: Evaluate the expression 45 ° + 45° .

Solution:
In the figure, the opposite side of the angle 45° is 1 and
the hypotenuse is √2, the side adjacent to angle 45° is
also 1, then:

45 ° + 45° Given

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 𝑜𝑝𝑝𝑜𝑠𝑖𝑡𝑒 𝑠𝑖𝑑𝑒 2 𝑎𝑑𝑗𝑎𝑐𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑠𝑖𝑑𝑒 2 Definition of Sine and Cosine Ratio
( ) +( )
ℎ𝑦𝑝𝑜𝑡𝑒𝑛𝑢𝑠𝑒 ℎ𝑦𝑝𝑜𝑡𝑒𝑛𝑢𝑠𝑒
1 2 1 2 Substitute the given values
( ) +( )
√2 √2
1 1 Simplify
+
2 2
1 Add the numbers.
Therefore, 45 ° + 45° = 1.

Example 5: A six-meter ladder leans against a building's wall. How high up the
wall does the ladder go if the ladder makes a 60° angle with the ground?

Illustrate the problem:

opposite side()

Given:
angle of the ladder makes with the ground, 𝜃 = 60°
hypotenuse/length of ladder, ℎ = 6𝑚

Unknown value:
height of the wall that the ladder reached, 𝑦 =?

Formula:
𝑜𝑝𝑝𝑜𝑠𝑖𝑡𝑒 𝑠𝑖𝑑𝑒
𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝜃 = ℎ𝑦𝑝𝑜𝑡𝑒𝑛𝑢𝑠𝑒

Solution:

𝑜𝑝𝑝𝑜𝑠𝑖𝑡𝑒 𝑠𝑖𝑑𝑒
sin 𝜃 = Definition of Sine Ratio
ℎ𝑦𝑝𝑜𝑡𝑒𝑛𝑢𝑠𝑒
𝑦
sin 60 ° = Substitute the given values
6𝑚 Evaluate 𝑠𝑖𝑛 60°
2√3 𝑦
= Multiply both sides by 6 𝑚.
3 6𝑚
2√3 Simplify
6𝑚∙ =𝑦 Use Symmetric Property of Equality
3
4√3 𝑚 = 𝑦
𝑦 = 4√3 𝑚

Answer: The ladder reached 4√3 meters.

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Example 6: An engineer designs a 75-foot cellular phone tower. Find the
distance (in feet) of a point on the level ground from its base given that the
angle that the level ground makes with top of the tower is 60°.

Illustrate the problem:

Given:
angle between the level ground and the top of the tower, 𝜃 = 60°
height of the tower, ℎ = 75 𝑓𝑒𝑒𝑡

Unknown value:
Horizontal distance from a point on the level ground to the base of the tower,
𝑥 =?
Formula:
𝑜𝑝𝑝𝑜𝑠𝑖𝑡𝑒 𝑠𝑖𝑑𝑒
𝑡𝑎𝑛 𝑡𝑎𝑛 𝜃 =
𝑎𝑑𝑗𝑎𝑐𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑠𝑖𝑑𝑒
Solution:

𝑜𝑝𝑝𝑜𝑠𝑖𝑡𝑒 𝑠𝑖𝑑𝑒
𝑡𝑎𝑛 𝑡𝑎𝑛 𝜃 = Definition of Tangent Ratio
𝑎𝑑𝑗𝑎𝑐𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑠𝑖𝑑𝑒
75 𝑓𝑒𝑒𝑡
𝑡𝑎𝑛 𝑡𝑎𝑛 60° = Substitute the given values
𝑥
75 𝑓𝑒𝑒𝑡
√3 = Evaluate 𝑡𝑎𝑛 𝑡𝑎𝑛 60°
𝑥
𝑥√3 = 75 𝑓𝑒𝑒𝑡 Multiply both sides by 𝑥.
75 𝑓𝑒𝑒𝑡
𝑥= Divide both sides by √3.
√3
𝑥 = 25√3 𝑓𝑒𝑒𝑡 Simplify

Answer:
The horizontal distance from a point on the level ground to the base of the
tower is 25√3 𝑓𝑒𝑒𝑡.

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 What’s More
Answer the following without using calculator.
A. Given the figure on the right, find the exact
trigonometric values of the following:
1. 𝑐𝑜𝑠30°
2. 𝑠𝑒𝑐60°

B. Simplify each expression first by substituting values of the trigonometric

functions then by simplifying the resulting expression.
3. 𝑠𝑖𝑛(45°)𝑐𝑜𝑠(30°)
4. (2𝑐𝑠𝑐(60°))2

C. Simplify each trigonometric expression given that 𝑥 = 30°, 𝑦 = 45°

𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑧 = 60°:
5. 4𝑡𝑎𝑛(𝑧)
6. 𝑠𝑖𝑛(𝑥)𝑐𝑜𝑠(𝑦) + 𝑐𝑜𝑠(𝑥)𝑠𝑖𝑛(𝑦)

D. Solve the following problems:

7. Miguel is operating a drone
hovering above the field of
Marikina Sports Center that is
12 ft away from him. With his
feet as the vertex, 60° was
formed between the drone
and the ground, what is the altitude of the drone?

E. Assume that the slope of one of the stairs in Marikina Riverbanks

Amphitheater have 30° angle with the ground and has a vertical height
of 18 feet. Your friend says
that the length of the slope is
18√3 or approximately 31.2
feet and the trigonometric
function to be used is tangent
function. Is he correct? Why or
Why not?

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Complete the table below to show the values of trigonometric ratios for special
angles 30°, 45°, and 60° without the aid of calculator.
𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝑐𝑠𝑐 𝑐𝑜𝑠 𝑠𝑒𝑐 𝑡𝑎𝑛 𝑐𝑜𝑡
1
30° 2 √3
2
45° √2 1
2
√3 1 √3
60°
2 2 3

Hint: Remember the concept of reciprocals from “What’s In” part? The table
can be easily completed using the concept of reciprocals. The 2 nd and 3rd
columns are reciprocals, same with 4th and 5th as well as 6th and 7th. Also, recall
the figure 6 from “What Is It” part for the illustration of Special Triangles.

PERFORMANCE TASK
Goal:
The goal of this task is to familiarize the players with the distances that they will
encounter at the Sto. Niño Baseball Field during a gameplay.
Role:
You are a coach of a baseball team in Marikina.
Audience:
The target audience are your players of the baseball team.
Situation:
You are to present your findings to the team to help them have a better strategy
on how to win the game.

Product Performance and Purpose:

Assuming that in Sto. Niño Baseball Field, the distance between each of the
bases is 30 feet, the baselines are perpendicular to one another, the right and
left field foul poles are 110 feet from home plate, the furthest point in center

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field is equidistant to the foul poles, and the lines connecting the foul poles to
this point in center field are perpendicular.

On a short bond paper,

1. Draw an illustration of the problem.
2. If the catcher wants to throw out a runner heading towards second base,
how far will the catcher have to throw the ball?
3. If the third baseman is standing on third base and wants to throw out a
runner heading towards second base, how far will the third baseman
have to throw the ball?
4. If a diagonal was drawn forming a right triangle with the second base,
third base, and the home plate as the vertices, what angle is formed
between the side from home plate to the second base and the side from
home plate to the third base?
5. What trigonometric function will involve the reference angle and the
respective sides on item no. 4? Write an equation for this trigonometric
ratio.

Standards and Criteria for Success:

Mathematical Concept, Accuracy, Organization of Solution
Rubrics for checking and scoring:
Excellent Satisfactory Developing Beginning
Criteria 5 4 2 1

Demonstrate a Demonstrate a Demonstrate Show lack of

thorough satisfactory incomplete understand-ding
understanding of understanding understanding and have
Mathematical
the topic and use it of the concepts and have some severe
Concept
appropriately to and use it to misconceptions. misconceptions.
answer item number respond to item
5. number 5.

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 The answers for An item was Two items were The solutions
items 2 to 4 are incorrect, but wrong, and are erroneous,
Accuracy correct with highly answers are solutions are illogical, and
organized solution. satisfactorily somewhat obscure.
organized. cluttered.
The illustration is The illustration The illustration The illustration
well presented and presented is presented lacks 2 is erroneous.
Presentation precisely labeled. correct with minor to 3 details.
misrepresentations
.

Assessment
Encircle the letter of the correct answer. The use of calculators is not allowed.

1. What is the exact value of cos 60°?

1 √2 √3
A. B. √2 C. D.
2 2 2

For items 2 and 3, use the figure on the right:

2. What is the exact value of 𝑥?

A. √3 B. 3√8 C. 8 D. 8√3

3. What is the exact value of 𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝑠𝑖𝑛 60° ?

1 √3 1
A. 1 B. C. D.
2 2 √2
For items 4 and 5, use the figure on the right:

4. What is the exact value of 𝑥?

A. 3 B. 12√3 C. 3√12 D. 12
5. What is the exact value of 𝑠𝑒𝑐 𝑠𝑒𝑐 30° ?
2√3 √3
A. 3√3 B. 3√2 C. D.
3 3
6. Which of the following is the simplified value of (3 𝑡𝑎𝑛 30°)2?
A. 1 B. √2 C. 3 D. √5

7. What is the simplified value of −2 𝑠𝑖𝑛 (𝑥 + 15°) when 𝑥 = 30° ?

A. 2 C. −2
B. √2 D. −√2
8. What is the value of 𝑧 on the figure on the right?
A. 4√6 C. 4√3
B. 4√2 D. 4√5

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9. Michael flew a kite which has a string of 100 meters long and it makes an
angle of 60° with the horizontal. What is the height of the kite? (assuming
that there is no slack in the string)
A. (5 + 5√3 ) 𝑚 C. 5√3
B. 50√3 𝑚 D. 30√5 𝑚
10. A biologist wants to know the width
(𝑤) of Marikina River to properly set
instruments for an experiment. From
point A, the biologist walks
downstream 57 feet and sights to
point C (refer to the figure on the
right). From this sighting, it is
determined that 𝜃 = 60°. How wide
is the river?
A. 57√3 𝑓𝑒𝑒𝑡 C. 114 𝑓𝑒𝑒𝑡
B. 59√3 𝑓𝑒𝑒𝑡 D. 117 𝑓𝑒𝑒𝑡

Additional Activities
Identify whether each of the following trigonometric ratio is satisfied by
the given special angle. Write ✓ if yes, otherwise write ✗.

No. Given Answer

1
𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝛼 = ( ) , 𝛼 = 30∘
1. 2
√2
𝑐𝑜𝑠 𝜃 = ( ) , 𝜃 = 60∘
2. 2

𝑡𝑎𝑛 𝛽 =, 𝛽 = 45∘
3.

𝑐𝑜𝑡 𝛽 = √3, 𝛽 = 30∘

4.

𝑠𝑒𝑐𝛼 = √2, 𝛼 = 45∘

5.

𝑐𝑠𝑐𝜃 = √2, 𝜃 = 30∘

6.

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 2√3
7. 𝑠𝑒𝑐𝛽 = , 𝛽 = 30∘
3

√3
8. 𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝜃 = , 𝜃 = 45∘
2

9. 𝑡𝑎𝑛 𝛼 = √3 , 𝛼 = 60∘

𝑠𝑒𝑐𝜃 = 2, 𝜃 = 45∘
10.

SUMMATIVE TEST

Encircle the letter that corresponds to the correct answer.

1. What is the exact value of 𝑤 on the figure

at the right?
𝐴. √2 B. 2√3 C. 2 D. 3√2
2. What is the exact value of 𝑐𝑜𝑡 60°?
1 √2 √3
𝐴. 2 B. √2 C. D.
2 3
3. What is the exact value of tan 30°?
1 √3 1
𝐴. 1 B. C. D.
2 3 √2
4. What is the exact value of 𝑐 on the figure at the
right?
1 1
𝐴. 13 B. 13 C. 14 D. 14
2 2
5. If the hypotenuse of a 30° − 60° − 90° triangle is 18 units, how long
is the leg adjacent to 60°?
𝐴. 9 B. 15 C. 16 D. 18

6. Which is the simplified value of (2 𝑐𝑠𝑐 45°)2 ?

A. 4 B. 6 C. 8 D. 10
7. What is the simplified value of −2𝑡𝑎𝑛(𝑥 + 30°)
when 𝑥 = 30° ?
𝐴. 2 B. 2√3 C. −2 D. −2√3
8. What is the value of 𝑐 on the figure at the right?
10√3
𝐴. 10√3 C. 6
10√6
B. D. 10√6
3
9. Marcel flew a kite which has a string of 100 meters long and it makes
an angle of 60° with the horizontal. What is the height of the kite?
(assuming that there is no slack in the string)

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 𝐴. (5 + 5√3 ) 𝑚 C. 5√3 𝑚
B. 50√3 𝑚 D. 30√5 𝑚
10. The sun is 45° above the horizon.
What is the length of the shadow cast
by Marikit if the distance from the top
of her head to the tip of the shadow is
35√2
feet?
2

A. 35√2 𝑓𝑒𝑒𝑡 C. 35 𝑓𝑒𝑒𝑡

35
B. 32√5 𝑓𝑒𝑒𝑡 D. 𝑓𝑒𝑒𝑡
2

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 References

● Bunag, E. S. (2009). Right Triangle Trigonometry. In High School

Trigonometry (pp. 48-50). Makati, Philippines: DIWA Learning Systems.
● Chua, S. L., Gayangos, S. G., Caumeran, M. A., & Coyme, M. A. (2006).
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 Development Team of the Module

Writers: Michelle M. Villanueva (MSHS)

Jocelyn O. Hulip, (MHS)
Editors: Analyn C. Santos (MSHS) Bielynda C. Daelo (JDPNHS)
Editha B. Cajilig, (MHS) Olive R. Lomibao, (SEHS)
Elizalde A. Sarmiento, (SRNHS) Lilibeth C. Pulido, (MSHS)
Language Editor: Jose B. Ballovar (MHS)
Internal Reviewer: Dominador J. Villafria (Education Program Supervisor-Mathematics)
Cover Illustrator: Joel J. Estudillo, Teacher I (SNNHS)
Layout Editor: Ferdinand B. Villegas (PHS)
Management Team:

Sheryll T. Gayola
Assistant Schools Division Superintendent
OIC, Office of the Schools Division Superintendent

Elisa O. Cerveza
Chief, CID
OIC, Office of the Assistant Schools Division Superintendent

Dominador J. Villafria
Education Program Supervisor-Mathematics

Ivy Coney A. Gamatero

Education Program Supervisor– LRMS

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