Mathematics: Quarter 4: Week 6 (W8-W9) Learning Activity Sheet
Mathematics: Quarter 4: Week 6 (W8-W9) Learning Activity Sheet
MATHEMATICS
Quarter 4: Week 6 (W8-W9)
Learning Activity Sheet
MATHEMATICS 9
Name: Date:
Section: Quarter 4 – Week 6 (W8-W9)
Background Information
WORD SEARCH
The following word search activity will ask to find eight (8) terms on the left that
are used to classify a triangle. Find all of them by encircling each word.
HINT:
E Q U I L A T E R A L H Z C
EQUIANGULAR X B N T M D R B A V G Z Q U
EQUILATERAL M E A S C A L E N E Z T A J
RIGHT A A E Q U I A N G U L A R W
SCALENE G C K A W O N E C U Q B E E
ISOSCELES C W O F E L K I T I B A R U
OBLIQUE M E P D L I M G U O T Q L H
ACUTE N O F M Q Q W H L D U O G V
OBTUSE R D K X N U D T F O S Y S S
O V E A Q E T U C A E E Q G
R H C C I S O S C E L E S K
Right triangles were solved with the aid of the Pythagorean theorem and the trigonometric
ratios involving acute angles. However, a lot of real-world problems involve either acute or oblique
triangles. Thus, we shall look for a way to solve these types of triangles, which are called oblique. An
oblique triangle is a triangle that is not a right triangle.
Remember: To solve an oblique triangle, we need to know the measure of one side and any of the
following:
i. two angles
ii. one angle and another side
iii. the other two sides
If two angles and a side are given, we have the The given conditions corresponds to either
AAS or ASA case. SAS or SSS cases.
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KEEP IN MIND:
Example 1: A surveyor wants to determine the distance between two points A and B on opposite
sides of a river. He knows the distance between points B and C on the same side to 327 meters (see
figure). If angles B and C measures 114° and 13°, respectively, find the distance AB?
Given:
Solution:
a = 327 m
Draw the triangle and label each side ∠B = 114°
∠C = 13°
Find: side c
C Note: Since two angles and one side are given, this is
a triangle of ASA case. We can find the third angle and
B use the Law of Sines to determine the distance AB.
B 13° To get the third angle:
A ∠A = 180° - (114° + 13°) = 180° - 127° = 53°
B
Formula:
𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝐴 𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝐵 𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝐶 𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝐴 𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝐶
= = , so we will use =
𝑎 𝑏 𝑐 𝑎 𝑐
because we already have the value of ∠A and in order
to determine AB.
Let AB = c (distance between A and B)
To get AB:
𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝐴 𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝐶 Use the formula from the Law of Sines
=
𝑎 𝑐
𝑎 sin 𝐶 = 𝑐 sin 𝐴 Multiplication Property of Equality
𝑎 𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝐶 𝑐 𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝐴 Multiplication Property of Equality
=
sin 𝐴 sin 𝐴
𝑎 𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝐶
= 𝑐 Simplify
sin 𝐴
327 (𝑠𝑖𝑛 130 )
c= 0 Substitute the value of a, A, and C.
sin 53
327 (0.22) Getting the value of sin 13° using calculator and round-off to two decimal places.
c=
0.80 Getting the value of sin 53o using calculator and round-off.
71.94 Multiply the value of sin 13° by the given measurement of a.
c=
0.80
c = 89.93 Answer
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Example 2:
Two trains left the same station at 9:00 am and travelled in straight lines at speed of 58 miles per hour
and 63 miles per hour, respectively. If the difference in their directions is 132°, how far apart are the
two trains in 9:15 am?
Solution:
Computation after 15 minutes:
A C
b
Given:
∠B = 132°
a = 15.75 miles
c = 14.5 miles
Find: b (distance between the trains)
Note: Since two sides are given and one angle, this is a triangle of SAS case, thus, Law of Cosines
will be used.
Formulas:
a2 = b2 + c2 – 2bc cos A
b2 = a2 + c2 – 2ac cos B
c2 = a2 + b2 – 2ab cos C
To get the distance between two trains (b):
b2 = a2 + c2 – 2ac cos B (Use the formula from the Law of Cosines based on the given)
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Learning Competency:
Solves problems involving oblique triangles. (M9GE-IVh-j-1)
General Directions: Read carefully the directions indicated in the following activities, then, provide
what is needed or asked in each item. Write the answers on a separate sheet of paper.
2. c2 = a2 + b2 – 2ab cos C
3. b2 = a2 + c2 – 2ac cos B
4. b = c
sin B sin C
5. a2 = b2 + c2 – 2bc cos A
Bright, Win and Pete went on a camping in the woods. They each have their own tent and
they set it up in a triangular way. Bright and Win are 10 meters apart. The angle formed at Bright is
30°. The angle formed at Pete is 105°. Write the letter of your choice answer on your answer sheet.
1. Who represents an angle of 30°?
a. Bright b. Kao c. Pete d. Win
2. Who represents an angle of 105°?
a. Bright b. Kao c. Pete d. Win
3. What formula will be used in this problem?
a. Law of Cosines b. Law of the Land c. Law of Sines d. None
4. How many friends went on a camping in the wood?
a. 1 b. 2 c. 3 d. 4
5. What is the value of side c which is the meters apart of Bright and Win?
a. 2 b. 3 c. 5 d. 10
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Activity 3: Complete Me!
Using the problem in activity 2, complete what is being asked for. Bright, Win and Pete went
on a camping in the woods. They each have their own tent and they set it up in a triangular way.
Bright and Win are 10 meters apart. The angle formed at Bright is 30°. The angle formed at Pete is
105°. How far apart are Win and Pete?
Formula: _______________________________________
Substitute the given: _______________________________
Multiplication Property of Equality: _____________________
Cancellation Method: _______________________________
How far apart are Win and Pete? ______________________
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Reflection
As a learner, what is the importance of solving oblique triangles in your real-life situations?
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References
Christopher C. Dacanay & Shiela S. Demegillo, Empowering through Math 9, Quezon City,
Ephesians Publishing Inc. 2017, 296-317 6
Answers Key
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Cancellation Method: 10 sin 30° = b sin 105°
sin 105° sin 105°
Criteria
Prepared by:
DAYMAL M. ALMARIO
Writer/Illustrator
Teacher III
Matatalaib High School