The Law of Sines

Grade 945 min

aligned to G.srt.c.5.c

Learning Objective

I can apply the Law of Sines to find missing angles and sides in non-right triangles.

Lesson Flow

Watch Video

5 min

Law of sines | Trig identities and examples | Trigonometry | Khan Academy

Unknown Channel

Practice

14 min

7 questions • Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

In triangle ABC, angle A measures 40°, angle B measures 70°, and side a (opposite angle A) is 10 units long. Use the Law of Sines to find the length of side b (opposite angle B). Show all work. In triangle DEF, angle D measures 55°, angle E measures 85°, and side d (opposite angle D) is 15 units long. Use the Law of Sines to find the length of side e (opposite angle E). Show all work.

Teacher Guide

Get the complete package:

  • Answer keys for all questions
  • Differentiation strategies
  • Extension activities
  • Printable student handouts