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MATHEMATICS
Quarter 4 - Module 7
Solving Problems Involving
Oblique Triangles Using the Law of Sines
Mathematics – Grade 9 Alternative Delivery Mode Quarter 4 – Module 7: Solving Problems
Involving Oblique Triangles First Edition, 2020

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Mathematics
Quarter 4 - Module 7
Solving Problems Involving

Oblique Triangles
Using Law of Sines
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LEARNING COMPETENCY:

 Solves problems involving oblique triangles (M9GE-IVh-j-1)

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

K: States steps in solving problems involving obliqueI

triangles ;
S: Applies the law of sines in solving problems involving
oblique triangles ; and
A: Enhances self-confidence in solving problems that
requires the application of law of sines.

What I Know

Hi! Let us find out how much you already know about this
module. Answer the following questions by writing on your answer
sheet the letter that corresponds the correct answer.

1. Which of the following statements is false?

a. Oblique triangle is a triangle that has no right angle.
b. Oblique triangle can be an acute triangle.
c. Oblique triangle can also be an obtuse triangle.
d. Oblique triangle can also be a right triangle.

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2. Triangle XYZ is a non-right triangle. If ̅𝑋𝑌̅̅̅̅̅ measures 20 cm, ̅𝑋𝑍̅̅̅̅̅ measures 15 cm, and angle
Z measures 35°, then what is the measure of angle Y?
a. 25.84° b. 24.84° c. 25.48° d. 24.58°

3. When the side opposite the 75° angle is 10 cm, how long is the side opposite the 40°-
angle?
a. 6.7 cm b. 6.5 cm c. 7.6 cm d. 7.5 cm
4. From the given triangle at the right, what is the measure of angle B and angle C?
a. 44.2° and 135.8° c. 48.4° and 138.5°
b. 44.8° and 135.2° d. 42.8° C
and 135.4°
b=30 a

c B
A=25°

5. From the top of a building 24 m high, the angle of elevation of a weather balloon is 54°,
and from the bottom of the building, the angle is 62°. How high above the ground is the
balloon?
a. 89.48 meters b. 89.84 meters c. 88.94 meters d. 88.48 meters

’s In

Remember :

• Right angle – an angle whose measure is exactly 90°.

• Acute angle – an angle whose measure is less than 90°.

• Obtuse angle – an angle whose measure is greater than 90°.

• Right triangle – a triangle that has a right angle.
• Acute Triangle – a triangle whose all angles are acute.

• Obtuse Triangle – a triangle that has an obtuse angle.

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Activity 1: Find the missing angle/s and identify whether the triangle is acute, obtuse or
neither.
C
85°
1.) 2.)

55° x°
A B

B = 47°

c=32 a 4.) 3.)

A=32° b C

5.) 6.)

’s New

In solving right triangles, the use of Pythagorean Theorem 𝑎2 + 𝑏2 + 𝑐2 = 0 can be

applied. What if a triangle is not a right triangle?
Oblique triangles are triangles that do not have one right angle. How are
oblique triangles solved? Below are figures that shows oblique triangles.

Simple Recall:

From the congruence of triangles, an oblique triangle is determined by three of its parts
such as:
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 • Two sides and an included angle (SAS);
• Two angles and the included side (ASA);
• Three sides (SSS);
• Two sides and a non-included angle (SSA).

Based on the triangle below, we could determine the following:

• a, b, and c are sides
• A, B, and C are the angles
• side a faces angle A
• side b faces angle B
• side c faces angle C

This means that:

 when we divide side a by the sine of angle A, it is equal to side b divided by the sine of
angle B which is also equal to side c divided by the sine of angle C.

is It

Solving Problems Involving Oblique Triangles Using the Law of Sines

By using the definitions of trigonometric functions of an acute angle and Pythagorean

Theorem, we have the following relationships:

The Law of Sines

sin 𝐴 sin 𝐵 sin 𝐶

= =
𝑎 𝑏 𝑐
or
𝑎 𝑏 𝑐
= =
sin 𝐴 sin 𝐵 sin 𝐶

In solving problems involving oblique triangles, please be guided with these basic steps:
• Read the problem.

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 • Identify what are numerical data given.
• Identify what the problem wants you to solve.
• Illustrate.
• Determine relationships and establish the equation/law to be applied
• Solve the Problem.
• Verify the Answer.

Now, let us try to analyze further the examples in order to have a better
understanding on this lesson. Do not forget to master the law of sines.

Note: The use of scientific calculator is needed in getting the sine values.

Example 1:
Given : ∠A = 62.20 ∠B = 33.50 ∠C = 84.30
a=8 b=5 c=9

Solve for 𝑎 , 𝑏 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑐

sin 𝐴 sin 𝐵 sin 𝐶

Illustration: Solution
𝑎 8 8
C = 0 = = 𝟗. 𝟎𝟒
sin 𝐴 sin 62.2 0.8846 …
𝑏 5 5
B = 0 = = 𝟗. 𝟎𝟔
sin 𝐵 sin 33.5 0.5519 …
𝑐 5 9
= 0 = = 𝟗. 𝟎4
sin 𝐶 sin 84.3 0.9951 …

The answers are almost the same!

Example 2 :

Illustration: Given : B = 350, C = 1050, b = 7

Find: c

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Solution:
 𝑎 𝑏 𝑐
sin 𝐴
= sin 𝐵
= sin 𝐶
𝑎 7 𝑐
= =  (Put the given corresponding values) sin 𝐴 105°
sin 35 ° sin
 (use only the one with
values) sin 35° sin 105° 
(swap sides since we are looking for the value of c)
sin 105° sin 35°

 𝑐 (calculate)
sin 35°

c = 11.8 (round off to the nearest tenths)

Example 3. Solve for angle B.

Given: C = 630, b = 4.7, c = 5.5 Illustration:
In this case, reciprocate the fractions of the sine
law.
 sin 𝐴 = sin 𝐵 = sin
𝐶
𝑎 𝑏 𝑐

Solutions:
 sin A/a = sin B/b= sin C/c
 sin 𝐴 sin 𝐵 sin 𝐶

𝑎
= 𝑏
= 𝑐
sin 𝐴 sin 𝐵 sin 63 °  (Put the given corresponding values)
= 4 .7
= 5 .5 𝑎

 (Ignore sin 𝐴)
𝑎

 Sin B = (Calculate)
 sin B = 0.162 • 4.7
 sin B = 0.7614
 angle B = -1(0.7614) (Inverse Sine)
 angle B = 49.6°

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Example 4: Solve for angle R
Given: Q=390, r = 41, q = 28 Illustration

Solutions:  sin 𝑅 = sin 𝑄

𝑟 𝑞

 sin 𝑅 = sin 39°

(Substitute the corresponding given

values)
41 28

 Sin R = sin 39° • 41 (Calculate)

28

 sin R = 0.022475 • 41
 sin R = 0.9215
 ∠R = -1(0.9215) (Inverse Sine)
 ∠R = 67.1°
But wait! Angle R could have two values. Why?
This only happens in SSA (two sides and a non-included angle in an oblique triangle).
Analyze the figure below.

180° - 67.1° = 112.9°

112.9° is also equal to 0.9215

Both are possible.

Each has 39° angle and sides of 41 and 28.

So, ∠R has two possible values

(67.1° and 112.9°)

Always check your answer whether it has only one or two solution/s.

It’s not all the time that SSA condition has two solutions.
Just like the figure below. We can try swinging the 5.5 around but still there is no other
solution. It really has only one solution.
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Bryant, M. et al. 2014. Mathematics Grade 9 Learner’s Module (First Edition). DepEd IM
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