Non-right-angled: Problem Solving & Reasoning

Mathematics
Year 9
11 questions
~22 mins
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A worksheet focusing on calculating the area of non-right-angled triangles using the formula ½abSinC. Includes procedural, problem-solving, real-world, and extension questions.

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Non-right-angled: Problem Solving & Reasoning

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Grade Year 9
A

Introduction

Review the formula for the area of a non-right-angled triangle: Area = ½abSinC, where a and b are sides, and C is the included angle. Use this formula to solve the following questions.
B

Fluency & Practice

Answer the following questions to build procedural mastery.
1.
Given sides a=8 cm, b=10 cm, and included angle C=60°, calculate the area of the triangle.
[2 marks]
2.
Sides a=5 m, b=7 m, and C=45°. Find the area of the triangle.
[2 marks]
3.
If side a=9 cm, side b=12 cm, and the area is 54 cm², find the included angle C.
[3 marks]
C

Progressing Problems

Apply your knowledge to more complex problems.
1.
Sides a=6 cm, b=8 cm, and angle C=60°. Calculate the area. Then, find the length of side c using the Law of Cosines.
[4 marks]
2.
A triangle has sides 7 m and 9 m with an included angle of 120°. Find its area.
[2 marks]
D

Real-world Applications

Solve these contextual word problems.
1.
A triangular plot of land has sides 50 m and 80 m with an included angle of 30°. Calculate the area of the land.
[3 marks]
2.
A surveyor measures two sides of a triangular boundary as 120 m and 150 m, with an included angle of 45°. Find the area enclosed.
[3 marks]
E

Challenge & Extension

Tackle these advanced problems to deepen your understanding.
1.
Given two sides a=9 cm and b=14 cm with an included angle C=70°, find the area and then determine the length of side c using the Law of Cosines. Explain your steps.
[4 marks]
2.
Construct a triangle on the grid with sides 6 cm and 8 cm meeting at an angle of 120°. Calculate its area and verify your construction.
[3 marks]
F

Mixed Review & Error Analysis

Answer these questions and analyze common mistakes.
1.
A student calculates the area of a triangle with sides 10 cm, 12 cm, and included angle 90° as 60 cm². Identify and explain the mistake.
[2 marks]
2.
A triangle has sides 7 cm, 9 cm, and an included angle of 60°. A student calculates the area as 27 cm². Check if this is correct and justify your answer.
[3 marks]

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Created
1/1/2026
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1/1/2026
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