Mathematics 9

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

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Mathematics 9
Quarter 4
Self-Learning Module 2
Solving a Right Triangle Given the
Length of the Hypotenuse and
Length of One Leg
Introductory Message

For the Facilitator:

Welcome to the Mathematics Grade 9 Self-Learning Module on Solving a

Right Triangle Given the Length of the Hypotenuse and Length of One Leg!
This Self-Learning Module was collaboratively designed, developed and
reviewed by educators from the Schools Division Office of Pasig City headed by its
Officer-in-Charge Schools Division Superintendent, Ma. Evalou Concepcion A.
Agustin, in partnership with the City Government of Pasig through its mayor,
Honorable Victor Ma. Regis N. Sotto. The writers utilized the standards set by the K
to 12 Curriculum using the Most Essential Learning Competencies (MELC) in
developing this instructional resource.

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:

Notes to the Teacher

This contains helpful tips or strategies that
will help you in guiding the learners.

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:

Welcome to the Mathematics Grade 9 Self-Learning Module on Solving a Right

Triangle Given the Length of the Hypotenuse and Length of One Leg!

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:

Expectations - This points to the set of knowledge and skills

that you will learn after completing the self-learning module.

Pretest - This measures your prior knowledge about the lesson

at hand.

Recap - This part of the module provides a review of concepts

and skills that you already know about a previous lesson.

Lesson - This section discusses the topic in the self-learning

module.

Activities - This is a set of activities that you need to perform.

Wrap-Up - This section summarizes the concepts and

application of the lesson.

Valuing - This part integrates a desirable moral value in the

lesson.

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.)

1. What is the value of tan 56°?

A. 1.483 C. 1.485
B. 1.484 D. 1.486

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’

3. Which of the following is NOT a missing part of the right

A. ∠G C. ∠A
triangle ΔGAS?

B. 𝐴̅̅𝐺̅̅ D. ∠S

4. Given BC = 16 and AB = 21, what trigonometric ratio should

be used to get angle B?
A. tan A C. cos A
B. sin A D. sec A
21

∠B?
5. Using the same triangle in Item No. 4, what is the measure of

A. 40.368° C. 32.051°
B. 37.304° D. 49.632°

RECAP
Figure 1
Direction: Referring to Figure 1, identify the
following:

2. leg opposite to ∠X:

1. hypotenuse:

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:

1. Finding the value of the trigonometric ratio given the angle

Example: Find the value of tan 38°.
Solution:

Press tan 38 = 0.781285627

After pressing your calculator, you will get tan 38° = 0.781, correct to
three decimal places.

2. Finding an angle given the value of the trigonometric ratio

Example: cos θ = 0.421, find θ.
Solution:

Press 2ndF cos 0.421 = 65.1022622231911

After pressing your calculator, you will get θ = 65.102°, 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: Other calculators have the key SHIFT instead of 2nd .

These two are just the same.

3. Converting Decimal Form to Degrees/Minutes/Seconds Form

Example: cos θ = 0.421, find θ. (same example in No. 2)
Using your calculator,
cos θ = 0.421
θ = 65.1022622231911
To convert this to Degrees/Minutes/Seconds Form,

Press 2ndF D°M’S = 65°6’8.144’’

 After pressing your calculator, you will get θ = 65°6’8.144’’,
or 65°6’. (nearest minute)

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.

TAKE NOTE OF THIS!

Solving a right triangle means finding the measure of its remaining parts.

EXAMPLE.

Given the right triangle ΔBET, where ∠E is a right angle,

find ∠B, ∠T, and t.
Solution:
Given: e = 15 (hypotenuse);
b = 8 (one leg)

1. Find ∠B.
From the given, b is opposite to ∠B and e is the hypotenuse. To solve ∠B, use

𝑜𝑝𝑝𝑜𝑠𝑖𝑡𝑒
SOH (sine-opposite-hypotenuse).
sin 𝐵 =
ℎ𝑦𝑝𝑜𝑡𝑒𝑛𝑢𝑠𝑒
sin 𝐵 = 𝑏
𝑒 (To find ∠B, use your scientific calculator.)
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,

𝑎𝑑𝑗𝑎𝑐𝑒𝑛𝑡
use CAH (cosine-adjacent-hypotenuse)
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.

𝑡2 + 𝑏2 = 𝑒2
Using the Pythagorean Theorem,

𝑡2 + 82 = 152
𝑡2 + 64 = 225
𝑡2 = 225 − 64
𝑡2 = 161
𝑡 = √161
𝒕 = 𝟏𝟐. 𝟔𝟗

ACTIVITIES

ACTIVITY 1: LET’S PRACTICE!

Direction: Use your scientific calculators to find the value of each trigonometric ratio.
Round off your answers to three decimal places.
1. tan 36°
2. sin 68°
3. cos 15°
4. tan 71°
5. cos 57°

ACTIVITY 2: KEEP PRACTICING!

Direction: Use your scientific calculators to find the measure of angle θ, to the nearest
minute.
1. sin θ = 0.364
2. tan θ = 1.204
3. cos θ = 0.441
4. sin θ = 0.192
5. cos θ = 0.095

ACTIVITY 3: TEST YOURSELF!

Direction: Consider the right triangle ΔMLB, find what is asked in each item.

find m ∠L (nearest minute)

1. If m = 17 and b = 6,

find m ∠B (nearest minute)

2. If m = 10 and b = 3,

find m ∠L (nearest minute)

3. If l = 18 and m = 30,

find m ∠B (nearest minute)

4. If l = 9 and m = 24,

5. If m = 23 and l =15, find b.

 WRAP-UP

Direction: Answer the following questions.

1. How important are scientific calculators in solving right triangles?
2. How do you solve right triangles given the length of its hypotenuse and the
length of one leg?

VALUING

REFLECTION: (Journal Writing)

A calculator is one of the electronic devices that helps people do arithmetic

and calculations. This technology has become a big help for many, especially to
students, to businessmen, and those in the mathematical field.
If you are to invent one device, what would it be and how significant would it
make for people of today’s generation? Be creative with your ideas.

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

2. Which value of θ will satisfy the equation sin θ = 0.307?

A. 52°52’ C. 17°7’
B. 52°8’ D. 17°53’

3. Which is the correct conversion of 36.371° to the nearest minute?

A. 36°37’ C. 36°22’
B. 36°371’ D. 36°15’

4. In the right triangle ΔDEC, ∠E is the right

angle. What is the measure of ∠C, to the nearest
degree?
A. 33° C. 34°
B. 57° D. 56°

5. Using the same figure in Item No. 4, what is the length of 𝐷̅̅𝐸̅̅?
A. 21.91 cm C. 22.32 cm
B. 29.53 cm D. 12 cm
 KEY TO CORRECTION

5. A 4. 3. C 2. 1. A
B D POSTTEST

5. 17.44 4. 67°59’ 3. 36°52’ 2. 17°27’ 1. 69°20’

ACTIVITY 3: TEST YOURSELF!

5. 84°33’ 4. 11°4’ 3. 63°50’ 2. 50°17’ 1. 21°21’

ACTIVITY 2: KEEP PRA CTIC ING!

5. 0.545 4. 2.904 3. 0.966 2. 0.927 1. 0.727

ACT IVITY 1: LET’S PRA CTICE!

5. 12/13 4. 13/5 3. z 2. x 1.
y
RECAP

5. 4. C 3. C 2. B 1.
A AT
PRETES

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