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Geometry, Part 1

Module 13 Content Guide


Big Idea
We are learning all about the Law of Sines and Law of Cosines.

Learning Outcomes
By the end of this module, you will be able to do the following:
1. Solve for missing side lengths and angles using the Law of Cosines
and special right triangle properties.
!
!"
"
2. Find the area of any triangle using the formula � = #$% &

Background Topics
Geometry, Part 1
Module 13 Content Guide
Topic 13.1 Law of Cosines
The Law of Cosines

� ' = �' + � ' − 2�� ) cos(�)

Fill in the blanks of the algebraic proof below for the Law of Cosines.
Because of the Pythagorean Theorem, we can say that � − � !
+ = � ! in triangle 1

Similarly, + = �! in triangle 2.
Expanding out the first equation gives us: � − � � − � + ℎ! = � !

+ℎ! = � !

Since � ! + ℎ! = �! , we can substitute �! into the expanded equation to get �! − 2�� + �! = � !

Rearranging �! − 2�� + �! = � ! gives us � ! = �! + �! −

Now let’s put � in terms of triangle ��� (using �, �, � & �, �, �). Using Triangle 2, we can say that
cos � = (Hint: Think adjacent divided by hypotenuse.)

Solving for � in the equation gives us � = � 1 cos � . Lastly, substitute � 1 cos � into � ! = �! + �! − 2��

� ! = �! + � ! −
Solve the Problem: Using the Law
Solve the problem: Using the Law of Cosines,
of Cosines, find the length of ��
find the � ∠� from Triangle 3.
from Triangle 1.
Geometry, Part 1
Module 13 Content Guide
Topic 13.2 45 45 90 Triangles
Special Right Triangles: 45-45-90
Side Ratio: �: : �√2

Label the following:

cos 45 =

sin 45 =
Geometry, Part 1
Module 13 Content Guide
Topic 13.3 30 60 90 Triangles
Special Right Triangles: 30-60-90
Side Ratio: �: �√2 :

Label the following:

�=

�=

�=

Complete the following table:

��° ��° ��°


���
���
���
Geometry, Part 1
Module 13 Content Guide
Topic 13.4 Area
Find the area of a triangle with trigonometry.
Fill in the blanks for the following formulas

"
sin � = # if we solve for ℎ, then

"
sin � = $ if we solve for ℎ, then

The formula for area of a triangle using trig functions is:


1
� = % ���� �����ℎ % ���� �����ℎ % sin(����� �������)
2
We can abbreviate this to say

Find the area of triangle ���

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