Mathematics 9

Quarter 3
Self-Learning Module 14
30o-60o-90o
Right Triangle Theorem
Mathematics Grade 9
Quarter 3 – Self-Learning Module 14: 𝟑𝟎𝐎-𝟔𝟎𝐎-𝟗𝟎𝐎 Right Triangle Theorem
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 Mathematics 9
Quarter 3
Self-Learning Module 14
𝟑𝟎𝐎 -𝟔𝟎𝐎 -𝟗𝟎𝐎 Right Triangle Theorem
Introductory Message

For the Facilitator:

Welcome to the Mathematics Grade 9 Self-Learning Module on 30O -60O -90O

Right Triangle Theorem!

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 30O -60O -90O

Right Triangle Theorem!
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 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-learnng

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 module.
 EXPECTATIONS
1. Illustrate and explain 30O -60O -90O Right Triangle Theorem.
2. Solve problems applying the 30O -60O -90O Right Triangle Theorem.

PRETEST

Directions: Read each of the following questions carefully. Write only the letter of
the correct answer on your paper.

1. In a 30O -60O -90O right triangle, what do you call the side opposite the 60o angle?
A. Hypotenuse C. Longest Leg
B. Longer Leg D. Shorter Leg

2. To solve the longer leg in a 30O -60O -90O right triangle, multiply the shorter leg by
________?

A. √2 C. 2
B. √3 D. 3

3. In a right XYZ, ∠Z is 30⁰ and YZ= 15 in. Find XZ.

A. 5 in. C. 10 in.
B. 5√3 in. D. 10√3 in.

4. Which of the following measurements must be the length of side r and s,

respectively?

A. 𝑟 = 4√2 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑠 = 8 C. 𝑟 = 8 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑠 = 4√3

B. 𝑟 = 4√3 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑠 = 8 D. 𝑟 = 16 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑠 = 4√2 r s

60°
5. An equilateral triangle has an altitude of 8 cm. Find the length of
the sides of the triangle. 4
8√3
A. cm. C. 8√3 cm.
3

16√3
B. cm. D. 16√3 cm.
3
 RECAP

Solve for it!!!

Direction: Solve the missing sides of the given right triangles.
1. 2.

a b
x
12 cm
45o

y 2√𝟔
cm

x = __________ a = __________
y = __________ b = __________

LESSON
We are done with the first type of special right triangle which is the 45o -
45o - 90o triangle. Now we will have the second type of special right triangle, and
this is the 30o -60o -90o triangle, and discover the relationship between the side
opposite the 30o angle, the side opposite the 60o angle, and side opposite the 90o
angle.

The Relationship among the measurements of each side:

60°
The 30o -60o -90o triangle is based on an 2
2
equilateral triangle with sides of 2 60
units.
60° 60°

The altitude (also the angle bisector

and median) cuts the triangle into two 30° 30°
2 2
congruent right triangles.
60° 60°

1 1
 This creates the 30o -60o -90o triangle 30°

Longer leg
with a hypotenuse, a shorter leg, and a
longer leg.
60°
Shorter leg

We saw that the length of the

hypotenuse is twice the length of the 30° 2
shorter leg. We can use the
Pythagorean theorem to find the longer
60°
leg.
1
Pythagorean Theorem
c2 = a2 + b2
22 = a2 + b2 30° 2
4 = a2 + 1 √𝟑
a2 = 4 - 1
a2 = 3 60°
√𝑎2 = √3 1
a = √3

Conclusion:
The ratio of the sides in a 30° 2
30o -60o -90o right triangle is √𝟑
1: √3: 2. 60°
1

The length of the hypotenuse is twice the length of the shorter leg and the
length of the longer leg is √3 times the length of the shorter leg. The sides lie in
the ratio 1: √3 : 2.

The 30o -60o -90o Special Right Triangle Theorem can be used to find the
length of any side of a right triangle when the length of one side is given and the
angles measures 30° and 60°.

Examples:
1. Find the values of x and y of the given triangle.

Solutions:

4 is the shorter leg (opposite the 30o angle)

y is the longer leg (opposite the 60o angle)

x is the hypotenuse (opposite the 90o angle)

By 30o -60o -90o Right Triangle Theorem
Solving for x.

Hypotenuse is twice the length of the shorter leg.

x = (2)(4)
x = 8 cm

Therefore the length of the hypotenuse is 8 cm.

Solving for y.

The length of the longer leg is √3 times the length of the shorter leg.

y = (√3)(4)
y = 4√3 𝑐𝑚

Therefore, the length of the longer leg is 4√3 cm.

2. Find the values of n and m of the given triangle.

Solutions:

n is the shorter leg (opposite the 30o angle)

2√5 is the longer leg (opposite the 60o angle)

m is the hypotenuse (opposite the 90o angle)

Solving for n: Solving for m:

Since the given is the longer side we are Hypotenuse is twice the length
going to divide it by √3 to get the length of of the shorter leg.
the shorter leg.
2√5
n= m = (2)(
2√15
)
√3 3
2√5 √3
n= ∙ By rationalization. m=
𝟒√𝟏𝟓
√3 √3 𝟑
2√15
n=
3

Therefore, the length of the shorter leg is Therefore, the length of the
4√15
hypotenuse is cm.
2√15 3
cm.
3
3. Kevin is bored because of the seemingly never-ending enhanced community
quarantine (ECQ). He decided to fly a kite. The kite string which is 150m long is tied
at the ground and makes 60° angle. He wants to find the vertical distance of the kite
from the ground.

Solution:

Let x be the vertical distance of the kite from the

ground.
We are solving for the longer side, but before that
we must look for the length of the shorter side
first.
The hypotenuse is twice the length of the shorter
side.
150
Shorter side =
2

Shorter side = 75ft.

The longer side is √3 times the length of the

shorter side.

x = (√3 )(75)

x = 75√3 m

Therefore the vertical distance of the kite from the

ground is 75√3 m.

ACTIVITIES

ACTIVITY 1: LETS PRACTICE!

Directions: Complete the given table. Refer to the figure at the left.
A

a b c
30° 2 in
c b
3 in
5
in 5 in
2
60°
C
B a
ACTIVITY 2: KEEP PRACTICING!
Directions: Find the missing sides of the given right triangles. Write your answers
on the space provided.

1. 2. 3.
5 cm
60°
30°
a=__ 16 cm b =__ 7√𝟑 cm c =__

30°
60°

L
4. 5.
LM=______ P
30°
N R PR= ______
60°
30 cm 𝟐√𝟑 cm
M
Q

ACTIVITY 3: TEST YOURSELF!

A. Direction: Find the values of x, y, and z.
1. 2. 3. z
60° 60°
60°
12 m

18 m
x 11 m
30°
60°
y

B. Direction: Solve the following word problems. (Show your solution)

4. The length of the side of an equilateral triangle is 12 cm. Find the length of its
altitude.

5. A ladder is leaning against the wall and makes a 60𝑜 angle with the ground. The
base of the ladder is 7ft from the building. How high above the ground is the top of
the building?
 WRAP–UP
Remember that…

You can only use the 30o -60o -90o Special Right Triangle Theorem if you have
a right triangle, given the length of one side and you are solving for the other two
sides and the angle measures are 30° and 60°.

Given the hypotenuse:

Given the longer leg: Longer leg 1. Divide the
1. Divide the longer leg 30° hypotenuse by 2 to
by √3 (then find the shorter leg.
rationalize the 2. Multiply the
denominator) to find shorter leg by √3 to
60°
the shorter leg. find the longer leg.
2. Multiply the shorter Shorter leg
leg by 2 to find the
hypotenuse.
Given the shorter leg
1. Multiply the shorter leg by 2
to find the hypotenuse.
2. Multiply the shorter leg by √3
to find the longer leg.

𝟑𝟎𝐨-𝟔𝟎𝐨-𝟗𝟎𝐨 Special Right Triangle Theorem

The length of the hypotenuse is twice the length of 30°

√𝟑 2
the shorter leg and the length of the longer leg is √3
times the length of the shorter leg. The shorter leg is
60°
always opposite the 30 o angle.
1

VALUING

REFLECTION: (Journal Writing)

All of us want to be successful in life. Let us say, that the road to success is in
the form of a 30o -60o -90o triangle. Supposing that the starting point to be successful
is at vertex A. And there are two roads to reach the pinnacle of success (represented
by vertex B). First option is you will tread road AB (which is the hypotenuse). And
the second option is you will tread road AC (the shorter leg) and road CB (the longer
leg). Make an illustration and what option will you choose. Explain your answer.
 POSTTEST
Directions: Read each of the following questions carefully. Write only the letter of
the correct answer on your paper.
1. In a 30O -60O -90O right triangle, what do you call the side opposite the 30o angle?
A. Hypotenuse C. Longest Leg
B. Longer Leg D. Shorter Leg

2. To solve the hypotenuse in a 30O -60O -90O right triangle, multiply the shorter leg
by __________?
A. √2 C. 2
B. √3 D. 3

3. In a right ABC, ∠A= 300 and AB=6 cm. Find the length of BC.
A. √3 cm C. 6 √3 cm
B. 2 √3 cm D. 8 √3 cm

4. Which of the following measurements must be the length of side a and b,

respectively?
2√5 4√5 2√5 4√5
A. 𝑎 = ; 𝑏= C. 𝑎 = ; 𝑏= 𝟐√𝟓
3 3 9 9
2√15 4√15 2√15 4√15
b
B. 𝑎 = ; 𝑏= D. 𝑎 = ; 𝑏= 𝟑
3 3 9 9
60°
5. The length of the side of an equilateral triangle is 3√3 cm.
a
Find the length of its altitude.
3√3
A. 9 cm C. cm
2
9 3√6
B. cm D. cm
2 2

KEY TO CORRECTION
5. B 1. D 2. C 3. B 4. D
POSTTEST
2
5. 7√3 ft 1. 9 m 2. 8√3 m 3. m 4. 6√3 cm
11
ACTIVITY 3: TEST YOURSELF!
5. 4 cm 1. 5√3 cm 2. 8√3 cm 3. 14 cm 4. 15√3 cm
ACTIVITY 2: KEEP PRACTICING!
2
in 5. = 2√3 in 1. b = 2√3 in 2. c = 4 in 3. a = √3 in 4. c
5√3
ACTIVITY 1: LET’S PRACTICE!
1. x = 12√2 cm ; y = 12 cm 2. a = 2√3 cm; b = 2√3 cm
RECAP
1. B 2. B 3. D 4. B 5. B
PRETEST
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