HOW STABLE AM I?

TRIANGLE
CONGRUENCE

I. INTRODUCTION AND FOCUS QUESTIONS

Have you ever wondered how bridges and buildings are designed? What factors
are being considered in construction of buildings and bridges?.
Designing structures requires the knowledge of triangle congruence, its properties,
and principles.
This module includes definition of congruent triangles, the congruence postulates
and theorems, and proving congruency of triangles. These concepts and skills will equip
you to investigate, formulate, communicate, analyze and solve real-life problems related
to structure stability.
How are problems on structure stability solved?

Let’s us investigate the answers to these questions in this module.

II. LESSONS AND COVERAGE

In this module, you will examine these questions when you study the topics below:
Lesson 1 Definition of Congruent Triangles
Lesson 2 Congruence Postulates
Lesson 3 Proving Congruence of Triangles
Lesson 4 Applications of Triangle Congruence

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 OBJECTIVES:

In these lessons you will learn to:

Lesson 1 Define and illustrate congruent triangles.
Lesson 2 State and illustrate the SAS, ASA, and SSS Congruence Postulates.
Apply the postulates and theorems on triangle congruence to prove
Lesson 3
statements on congruences.
Apply triangle congruences to perpendicular bisector and angle
Lesson 4
bisector.

Module Map
Module Map
Here is a simple map of the lessons that will be covered in this module.

Definition
and examples
of Congruence
Triangles

Triangle
Congruences Proving
Triangle
Postulates and Congruency of
Congruence
Theorems Triangles
congruence

Applications
of Triangle
Congruence

Learning Goals and Targets

To do well in this module, you need to remember and do the following.

1. Define the terms that are unfamiliar to you.

2. Explore the websites which will help you to better understand the lessons.
3 Make a portfolio of your output
4. Answer and complete the exercises provided.
5. Collaborate with the teacher and peers.

Find out how much you already know about this module. Please answer all items.
Take note of the items that you were not able to answer correctly and look for the right
answer as you go through this module.

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III. PRE-ASSESSMENT
1. In the figure ∆POG ≅ ∆SOR, what is the side corresponding to PO?
P G
a. OS
b. RD
c. RS O
d. SO

R S
2. Listed below are the six pairs of corresponding parts of congruent triangles. Name
the congruent triangles.

SA ≅ JO ∠D ≅ ∠Y
AD ≅ OY ∠A ≅ ∠O
SD ≅ JY ∠S ≅ ∠J

a. ∆ASD ≅ ∆JOY
b. ∆ADS ≅ ∆YJO
c. ∆SAD ≅ ∆JOY
d. ∆SAD ≅ ∆JYO

3. In ∆DOS, what side is included between ∠D and ∠O ?

D
a. DO
b. DS
c. SD
d. SO
S O
4. Name the corresponding congruent parts as marked that will make each pair of
triangles congruent by SAS. B R

a. BY ≅ NR, ∠BOY ≅ ∠NOR, BO ≅ NO O

b. BO ≅ NO, ∠BOY ≅ ∠NOR, RO ≅ YO
c. YO ≅ OR, BO ≅ ON, ∠BOY ≅ ∠NOR
d. ∠B ≅ ∠N,BO ≅ NO, OY ≅ OR
Y N
5. If corresponding congruent parts are marked, how can you prove ∆BEC ≅ ∆BAC?
B
a. ASA
b. LL
c. SAS
d. SSS
C
E A
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 6. Identify the pairs of congruent right triangles and tell the congruence theorem
used.
M S

a. ∆PMA ≅ ∆APS
b. ∆MAP ≅ ∆SPA
c. ∆MPA ≅ ∆SPA
d. ∆AMP ≅ ∆PAS

A P

7. What property of congruence is illustrated in the statement? If AB ≅ DE, EF ≅ DE

then AB ≅ EF.

A. Symmetric C. Reflexive
B. Transitive D. Multiplication

8. ∆GIV ≅ SAV deduce a statement about point V.

G


a. V is in the interior of ∆GIV.
b. V is in the exterior of ∆SAV.
V A

I c. V is in the midpoint of GS.
d. V is collinear with G and I.

9. Is the statement “corresponding parts of congruent triangles are congruent” based

on

a. Definition c. Theorem
b. Postulate d. Axiom

10. Use the marked triangles to write proper congruence statement.

L O S
A. LT ≅ MS C. LT ≅ MS
LO ≅ ME OL ≅ ME
OT ≅ MS OT ≅ SE
∆LOT ≅ ∆MES ∆LOT ≅ ∆MSE

B. LT ≅ SM D. TL ≅ MS
LO ≅ ME LO ≅ ME
OT ≅ ES OT ≅ ME
∆LOT ≅ ∆SME ∆TOL ≅ ∆SME
T E M
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 11. Hexagon CALDEZ has six congruent sides.
CE, CD, CL are drawn on the hexagon
forming 4 triangles. C A
Which triangles can you prove congruent?

a. ∆CEZ ≅ ∆CDE
∆CDE ≅ ∆CAL
Z L
b. ∆CEZ ≅ ∆CAL
∆CED ≅ ∆CLD
c. ∆CED ≅ ∆CEZ
∆CLA ≅ ∆CLD
d. ∆CZE ≅ ∆CED E D
∆DEC ≅ ∆LCD

12. ∆ABC ≅ ∆DEF, which segment is congruent to AB:

a. BC
b. AC
c. DE
d. EB

13. ∆SUM ≅ ∆PRO, which angle is congruent to ∠M?

a. ∠S
b. ∠P
c. ∠R
d. ∠O

14. ∆TIN ≅ ∆CAN, then ∆NAC is congruent to ____.

a. ∆ITN
b. ∆NIT
c. ∆TNI
d. ∆INT

15. Jancent knows that AB = XY and AC = XZ. What other information must he know
to prove ∆ABC ≅ ∆XYZ by SAS postulate?

a. ∠B ≅ ∠Y
b. ∠C ≅ ∠Z
c. ∠A ≅ ∠X
d. ∠C ≅ ∠X

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16. Miguel knows that in ∆MIG and ∆JAN, MI = JA, IG = AN, and MG = JN. Which
postulate or theorem can he use to prove the triangles congruent?

a. ASA
b. AAS
c. ASA
d. SSS

17. In ∆ABC, AB = AC. If m∠B = 80, find the measure of ∠A.

a. 20
b. 80
c. 100
d. 180

18. You are tasked to make a design of the flooring of a chapel using triangles. The
available materials are square tiles. How are you going to make the design?

a. Applying triangle congruence by ASA

b. Applying triangle congruence by SAS.
c. Applying triangle congruence by SSS
d. Applying triangle congruence by AAS

For items 19 to 20
Complete the proof. Fill in the blank with the letter of the correct answer.

a. CO ≅ CO
b. ASA
c. SAS
d. ∠BCO ≅ ∠ACO

In ∆ABC, let O be a point in AB such that CO bisects ∠ACB, if AC ≅ BC.

Prove that ∆ACO ≅ ∆BCO.

Statements Reasons

1. AC ≅ BC 1. Given
2. CO bisects ∠ACB 2. Given
3. ____(19)_____ 3. Definition of angle bisector
4. CO ≅ CO 4. Reflexive Property of Congruence
5. ∆ACD ≅ ∆BCO 5. ____(20)_______

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 1
Definition of
Lesson Congruent Triangles

What to
What to Know
Know

Let’s begin this lesson by finding out what congruent triangles are. As you go over
the activities, keep this question in mind. “When are two triangles congruent?”

Activating Prior Knowledge

1. What is the symbol for congruence?

2. If ∆ABC ≅ ∆XYZ, what are the six pairs of corresponding congruent parts?
3. How do we measure an angle?
4. How can you draw an angle of specified measure?
5. What is the sum of the measures of the angles of a triangle?

For numbers 6 to 10 define or Illustrate each of the following:

6. Midpoint
7. Vertical angles
8. Right Triangle
9. Hypotenuse
10. Isosceles Triangle

The wonders of Geometry are present everywhere, in nature and in structures. Designs
and patterns having the same size and same shape play important roles especially on the
stability of buildings and bridges. What ensures the stability of any structures?

Hook: In coming to school, have you met Polygon? Name it and indicate where you met it.
(Answers vary, Rectangles windows, 20 peso bill from my pocket, triangles from bridges, and
buildings and houses etc.)

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A ctivity 1
PICTURE ANALYSIS
Form a group. Answer the following questions based on the pictures above.

1. How will you relate the picture to your ambition?

2. If you were an architect or an engineer, what is your dream project?
3. What can you say about the long bridge in the picture? How about the tall building?
(presence of congruent triangles, its stability, uses of bridges for economic
progress,
4. Why are there triangles in the structures? Are the triangles congruent? When are
two triangles congruent?
5. Why are bridges and buildings stable?

You gave your initial ideas on congruent triangles and the stability of bridges and
buildings.
Let’s now find out how others would answer the question and compare their ideas to
our own, We will start by doing the next activity.!

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What to
What to Process
Process

Let’s begin by finding out what congruent triangles are.

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FIND YOUR PARTNER
Instruction
Your group (with 10 members) will be given five pairs of congruent figures, each shape
for each member. At the count of three, you will find your partner whose holding the same
shape as yours.

ES TIO 1. Why/How did you choose your partner?

2. Describe the two figures you have.
?
QU

NS

3. What can you say about the size and shape of the two figures?
4. We say that congruent figures have the same size and the same
shape. Verify that you have congruent figures.

..For each group pick up a pair of congruent triangles

B E

A C F D
Name your triangles as ∆ABC and ∆DEF as shown in the figure.

Investigate: Matching vertices of the two triangles

First Match: ABC ↔ EDF (A corresponds to E, B corresponds to D, C
corresponds to F)
Second Match: ABC ↔ EFD
Third Match: ABC ↔ DEF

In which of the above pairings are the two triangles congruent? Fill
up the activity sheet on the next page.

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 Group No.__________

Congruent Congruent
Corresponding Corresponding
Match or not Or not
sides Angles
congruent? congruent?
First
Second
Third

Two triangles are congruent if their vertices can be paired so that corresponding
sides are congruent and corresponding angles are congruent.

∆ABC ≅ ∆DEF Read as "triangle ABC is congruent to triangle DEF."

≅ symbol for congruency
∆ symbol for triangle.

The congruent corresponding parts are marked identically.

Can you name the corresponding congruent sides? Corresponding congruent angles?

Answer the questions below write your answers in your journal:

 What are congruent triangles?
 How many pairs of corresponding parts are congruent if two triangles are congruent?
 Illustrate ∆TNX ≅ ∆HOP Put identical markings on congruent corresponding parts.
 Where do you see congruent triangles?

Exercise 1 A C
B

D
1. ∆ABD ≅ ∆CBD, Write down the six pairs of congruent corresponding parts
2. Which triangles are congruent if MA ≅ KF, AX ≅ FC, MX ≅ KC; ∠M ≅ ∠K, ∠A ≅ ∠F,
∠X ≅ ∠C. Draw the triangles.

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 3. Which of the following shows the correct congruence statement for the figure
below?

a. ∆PQR ≅ ∆KJL
b. ∆PQR ≅ ∆LJK
c. ∆PQR ≅ ∆LKJ
d. ∆PQR ≅ ∆JLK

You can now define what congruent triangles are .In order to say that the two triangles
are congruent, we must show that all six pairs of corresponding parts of the two triangles
are congruent.
Let us see how can we verify two triangles congruent using fewer pairs of congruent
corresponding parts.

Topic 2: Triangle Congruence Postulates

Before we study the postulates that give some ways to show that the two triangles are
congruent given less number of corresponding congruent parts, let us first identify the parts of
a triangle in terms of their relative positions..

Included angle is the angle between two sides of a triangle.

Included side is the side common to two angles of a triangle.

In ∆SON S
∠S is included between SN and SO.
∠O is included between OS and ON.
∠N is included between NS and NO.
SO is included between ∠S and ∠O.
ON is included between ∠O and ∠N.
SN
O is included between ∠S and ∠N.

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Exercise 2
Given ∆FOR, can you answer the following questions even without the figure?

1. What is the included angle between FO and OR?

2. What is the Included angle between FR and FO?
3. What is the included angle between FR and RO?
4. What is the included side between ∠F and ∠R?
5. What is the included side between ∠O and ∠R?
6. What is the included side between ∠F and ∠O?

A ctivity 3 LESS IS MORE

SAS (Side-Angle-Side) Congruence Postulate

1. Prepare a ruler, a protractor ,a pencil and a bond paper.

2. Work in group of four.
3. Follow the demonstration by the teacher.
a. Draw a 7- inch segment.
b. Name it BE.
c. Using your protractor make angle B equal to 70o degrees.
d. From the vertex draw BL measuring 8 inches long.
e. How many triangles can be formed?
f. Draw ∆BEL
g. Compare your triangle with the triangles of the other members of the group.
Do you have congruent triangles?
h. Lay one triangle on top of the others. Are all the corresponding sides
congruent? How about the corresponding angles?
i. What can you say about any pair of congruent triangles ?

SAS (Side-Angle-Side) Congruence Postulate

If the two sides and an included angle of one triangle are congruent to the
corresponding two sides and the included angle of another triangle, then the triangles are
congruent.

If MA ≅ TI, ∠M ≅ ∠T, MR ≅ TN
Then ∆MAR ≅ ∆TIN by SAS Congruence Postulate
Mark the congruent parts.
A I

M R T N

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Exercise 3
Complete the congruence statement using the SAS congruence postulate.

1. ∆BIG ≅ ∆_____ 3. ∆ABO ≅ ∆_____

B
I A

A O D

B G F T

C
2. ∆PON ≅ ∆____ 4. ∆PAT ≅ ∆_____
N A
D

O
E

P P S
S T

After showing that the two triangles are congruent showing only two sides and the
included angle of one triangle to two sides and included angle of another triangle, you try
another way by doing activity 4

A ctivity 4 TRY MORE

ASA (Angle-Side Angle) Congruence

Prepare the following materials; pencil, ruler, protractor, a pair of scissors

Working independently, use a ruler and a protractor to draw ∆BOY with two angles and
the included side having the following measures: m∠B = 50, m∠O = 70 and BO =18 cm
1. Draw BO measuring 18 cm
2. With B as vertex draw angle B measuring 50,
3. With O as vertex draw angle O measuring 70,
4. Name the intersection as Y.
5. Cut out the triangle and compare it with four of your classmates.
6. Describe the triangles.
7. Put identical marks on the congruent corresponding sides and angles.
8. Identify the parts of the triangles which are given congruent.

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 ASA (Angle-Side-Angle) Congruence Postulate
If the two angles and the included side of one triangle are congruent to the cor-
responding two angles and an included side of another triangle, then the triangles are
congruent.

If ∠A ≅ ∠E, JA ≅ ME, ∠J ≅ ∠M, then ∆JAY ≅ ∆MEL

Draw the triangles and mark the congruent parts.

A ctivity 5 SIDE UP

SSS (Side-Side-Side) Congruence Postulate

You need patty papers, pencil, a pair of scissors

1. Draw a large scalene triangle on your patty paper.

2. Copy the three sides separately onto another patty paper and mark a dot at each
endpoint. Cut the patty paper into three strips with one side on each strip.

3. Arrange the three segments into a triangle by placing one endpoint on top of the
another.

4. With a third patty paper, trace the triangle

formed. Compare the new triangle with the
original triangle. Are they congruent?

5. Try rearranging the three segments into another triangle. Can you make a triangle
not congruent to the original triangle? Compare your results with the results of
your classmates.

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 SSS (Side-Side-Side) Congruence Postulate
If the three sides of one triangle are congruent to the three sides of another triangle,
then the triangles are congruent.

If EC ≅ BP, ES ≅ BJ, CS ≅ PJ, then ∆ESC ≅ ∆BJP, draw the triangles and mark the
congruent parts., then answer exercise 4.

Exercise 4
Corresponding congruent parts are marked. Indicate the additional corresponding parts
needed to make the triangles congruent by using the specified congruence postulates.

A D

a. ASA _______
b. SAS _______

C B F E

P

L
a. SAS ______
b. SSS ______
O
M

T

a. SAS ______
b. ASA ______

Now that you can show triangles congruent with

• two corresponding sides and an included angle;
• two angles and an included side;
• three pairs of corresponding sides congruent, you are now ready to prove two
triangles congruent deductively.

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Topic 3: Proving Triangle Congruence

A ctivity 6
LET’S DO IT

Let’s find out how we can apply the Congruence Postulates to prove two triangles
congruent. Study the following examples and answer exercise 5.
B E
Given: AB ≅ DE
∠B ≅ ∠E
BC ≅ EF
Prove: ∆ABC ≅ ∆DEF
A C F D

Statements Reasons
1. AB ≅ DE 1. Given
2. ∠B ≅ ∠E 2. Given
3. BC ≅ EF 3. Given
4. ∆ABC ≅ ∆DEF 4. SAS Postulate

Exercise 5
Try this
B E

Given: BE ≅ LO, BO ≅ LE
Prove: ∆BEL ≅ ∆LOB

O L

Complete the Proof:

Statements Reasons
1. 1. Given
2. BO ≅ LE 2.
3 3.
4. ∆BEL ≅ ∆LOB 4.

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Let’s try to prove a theorem on congruence,

Given the triangles below, a pair of corresponding sides are congruent, and two pairs of
corresponding angles have the same measure.
D
C
47 47

O 48
A

G T
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Work in Pairs to discuss the proof of the theorem by completing the flow chart

∠D ≅ ∠C
∠G ≈ _____

∠O ≅ _____

∆DOG ≅ _____ OG ≅ AT

Supply the reason for each

When you completed the proof, review the parts of the two triangles which are given
congruent.
Have you realized that you have just proved the AAS congruence Theorem?

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 AAS (Angle-Angle-Side) Congruence Theorem
If two angles and a non-included side of one triangle are congruent to the
corresponding two angles and a non-included side of another triangle, then the triangles
are congruent.

Example:
Given: ∠NER ≅ ∠NVR
RN bisects ∠ERV
Prove: ∆ENR ≅ ∆VNR

Statements Reasons
1. ∠NER ≅ ∠NVR 1. Given
2. RN bisects ∠ERV 2. Given
3. ∠NER ≅ ∠NVR 3. Definition of angle bisector
4. RN ≅ RN 4. Reflexive Property
5. ∆ENR ≅ ∆VNR 5. AAS Postulate

Exercise 6
Complete the congruence statement by AAS congruence.
Figure Congruence Statement

∆BOX ≅ ________

∆GAS ≅ _________

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 ∆FED ≅ ________

∆BAM ≅ ________

CM bisects BL at A
∠L ≅ ∠B

How are we going to apply the congruence postulates and theorems.

In right triangles? Let us now consider the test for proving two right triangles
congruent.

A ctivity 7
KEEP RIGHT

Recall the parts of a right triangle with your groupmates.

1. Get a rectangular sheet of paper.

2. Divide the rectangle diagonally as shown.

3. Discuss with your group and illustrate the the sides and angles of a right triangle
using your cut outs
• What do you call the side opposite the right angle?
• What do you call the perpendicular sides?
• How many acute angles are there in a right triangle?

4. Name your triangles as shown below

B S

I G M L

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 5 . If ∆BIG and ∆SML are right triangles, ∠I and ∠M are right, BI ≅ SM, IG ≅ ML
prove ∆BIG ≅ ∆SML.

6. Discuss the proof with your group.

7. Answer the following questions:

• What kind of triangles did you prove congruent?
• What parts of the right triangles are given congruent?
• Complete the statement: If the ______ of one right triangle are congruent to the
corresponding ___ of another right triangle, then the triangles are _____.

Since all right angles are congruent you can now use only two pairs of
corresponding parts congruent in order to prove two triangles congruent, The
proof you have shown is the proof of the LL Congruence Theorem .

LL Congruence Theorem
If the legs of one right triangle are congruent to the legs of another right triangle, then
the triangles are congruent.

The LL Congruence Theorem was deduced from SAS Congruence Postulate.

Consider the right triangles HOT and DAY with right angles at O and A, respectively,
such that HO ≅ DA, and ∠H ≅ ∠D. H D
Prove: ∆HOT ≅ ∆DAY.

T Y
O A

Each group will present the proof to the class either by two column form or using flow
chart or paragraph form to deduce the theorem:

LA (leg-acute angle) Congruence Theorem

If a leg and an acute angle of one right triangle are congruent to a leg and an acute
angle of another right triangle, then the triangles are congruent.

Now it’s your turn to prove the other two theorems on the congruence of right triangles.

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A ctivity 8
IT’S MY TURN

Each group will make a power point presentation using flowchart to prove the following
theorems.

HyL (Hypotenuse-leg) Congruence Theorem

If the hypotenuse and a leg of one right triangle are congruent to the
corresponding hypotenuse and a leg of another triangle, then the triangles are
congruent.

HyA (Hypotenuse-Acute angle) Congruence Theorem

If the hypotenuse and an acute angle of one right triangle are congruent to
the corresponding hypotenuse and an acute angle of another right triangle, then
the triangles are congruent.

Guide:
1. Draw the figure.
2. What is given and what is to be proved?
3. Write the proof in two-column form.

Exercise 7
In each figure, congruent parts are marked. Give additional congruent parts to prove
that the right triangles are congruent and state the congruence theorem that .justifies your
answer.
A B A B
1. 2. 3.
F
2
1 1
A C C
2
D E

B C
D D
___________________ ___________________ ___________________
___________________ ___________________ ___________________

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 State a congruence theorem. on right triangles.

4. __________ 5. __________

6. 7. 8.

Topic 4: Application of Triangle Congruence

After studying the congruence postulates and theorems you are now ready to apply
them.
How can you prove that two angles or two segments are congruent?
If they are parts of congruent triangles we can conclude that they are congruent. Let us
see how.

A ctivity 9 Vertex
WHAT ELSE? Angle
Do you still remember what an isosceles triangle is? leg
leg
A triangle is isosceles if two of its sides are
congruent. The congruent sides are its legs; the third
side is the base; the angles opposite the congruent
sides are the base angles; and the angle included by
Base Base
the legs is the vertex angle.
Angle Angle

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 Consider ∆TMY with TM ≅ TY
Is ∠M ≅ ∠Y?
You find out by completing the proof.
Remember that if they are corresponding parts of congruent triangles then they are
congruent. T
1. Draw the bisector TO of ∠T which intersects MY at O.
2. _______ ≅ ________ by definition of a bisector
3. _______ ≅ ________ given
4. _______ ≅ ________ (Why) _____________
5. _______ ≅ ________ SAS
6. ∠M ≅ ∠Y __________________ M O Y

Isosceles Triangle Theorem:

If two sides of a triangle are congruent then the angles opposite these sides are
congruent.

How about the converse of isosceles triangle theorem? If two angles of a triangle are
congruent then the sides opposite these angles are congruent.

Exercise 8
Prove the converse of the isosceles triangle theorem with your group.

Discuss with your group the proof of the statement: An equilateral triangle is equiangular.
Use the figure and be guided by the questions below. M

Given: ∆MIS is equilateral

Prove: ∆MIS is equiangular

In order to prove that ∆MIS is equiangular you must prove first that ∠M ≅ ∠I ≅ ∠S

1. MI ≅ MS Why?
2. What kind of triangle is ∆MIS?.
3. What angles are congruent? Why?
4. MI ≅ MS Why?
5. What angles are congruent? Why?
6 ∠M ≅ ∠I ≅ ∠S Why?

How will you show that each angle of an equilateral triangle measures 60°?
Guide Questions:
a. What is the sum of the measures of the angles of a triangle?
b. What is true about equilateral triangle?

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Exercise 9

1. What is the difference between an equilateral triangle and isosceles triangle?

2. One angle of an isosceles triangle measures 60°. What are the measures of the
other two angles?
3. An angle of an isosceles triangle is 50°. What are the measures of the other two
angles? Is there another possible triangle?

Discuss the proof of: The bisector of the vertex angle of an isosceles triangle is
perpendicular to the base at its midpoint. Do this with your group.

Procedure:
a. Draw an Isosceles ∆ABC.
b. Draw the bisector BE of the vertex ∠B which intersects AC at E.
c. Prove that the two triangles BEA and BEC are congruent.
d. Show that E is the midpoint AC.
e. Show BE is perpendicular to AC at E. (Remember that segments are
perpendicular if they form right angles.)

Your work will be presented in class.

Theorem: The bisector of the vertex angle of an isosceles triangle is perpendicular to the
base at its midpoint.

In this section, the discussion was on Congruent Triangles.

Go back to the previous section and compare your initial ideas with the discussion.
How much of your initial ideas are found in the discussion? Which ideas are different and
need revision?

Now that you know the important ideas about this topic, let’s go deeper by moving on
to the next section.

What to
What to Understand
Understand
Your goal in this section is to take a closer look at some aspects of the topic.
Keep in your mind the question: “How does knowledge in triangle congruence
will help you to solve real life problems?”

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Questions:
• When are two triangles congruent?
• What are the conditions for triangle congruence.?
• How can we show congruent triangles through paper folding?
• Say something about Isosceles triangle.
• Is equilateral triangle isosceles?
• Is equilateral triangle equiangular?
• What can you say about the bisector of the vertex angle of an isosceles triangle?

A ctivity 10
FLY FLY FLY
During the Math Fair, one of the activities is a symposium
in which the delegates will report on an inquiry about an
important concept in Math. You will report on how congruent
triangles are applied in real-life. Your query revolves around
this situation;

1. Design at most 5 different paper planes using congruent

triangles.
2. Fly the paper planes one at a time. Record the flying
time of each plane. Then, choose the most stable one.
3. Point out the factors that affect the stability of the plane.
4. Explain why such principle works.
5. Draw out conclusion and make recommendations.
Procedure:
1. Each group will prepare 5 paper planes
2. Apply your knowledge on triangle congruence.
3. Follow steps 2 to 5.
4. What is the importance of congruent triangles in making paper planes?

A ctivity 11
SARANGOLA NI PEPE
Another application of congruent triangles is on
stability of your kites.

Show us how triangle congruence works.

In the upcoming City Festival, there will be a kite

flying. You are to submit a certain design of kite and an
instruction guide of how it operates. The designer who
can come up with a kite which can fly the longest wins
a prize.
Present the mechanics on how you come up with
such a design.

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3 – 2 – 1 CARD

Since you are done with the concepts and activities about triangle congruence, now let
us summarize it by completing the table below:

3 things you have learned

2 things which are interesting
1 question you still have in mind

What to
What to Transfer
Transfer

Your goal in this task is to apply your real-life situations. You will be given a practical
task which will demonstrate your understanding of triangle congruence.

Performance
GRASPS TASK

(S) One of the moves of the City

Council for economic development is to
connect a nearby island to the mainland with
a suspension bridge for easy accessibility of
the people. Those from the island can deliver
their produce and those from the mainland can
enjoy the beautiful scenery and beaches of the
island.
(R) As one of the engineers of the DPWH
who is commissioned by the Special Project
Committee, (G) you are tasked to present (P) a
design/blueprint (P) of a suspension bridge to
the (A) City Council together with the City Engineers. (S) Your presentation will be evaluated
according to its accuracy, practicality, stability and mathematical reasoning.

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 Now that you are done check your work with the rubric below.
Outstanding Satisfactory Developing Beginning
CRITERIA RATING
4 3 2 1
The The Some The
computations computations computations computations
are accurate are accurate are erroneous are erroneous
and show a and show and show the and do not
Accuracy
wise use of the use of use of some show the use
the concepts the concepts concepts of the concepts
of triangle of triangle of triangle of triangle
congruence. congruence. congruence. congruence.
The design is The design is The design The design
comprehensive presentable and makes use of doesn’t use
and displays makes use of the geometric geometric
the aesthetic the concepts representations representations
Creativity
aspects of the of geometric but not and not
mathematical representations. presentable. presentable.
concepts
learned.
The design The design The design The design
is stable, is stable, makes use of does not use
comprehensive presentable triangles but triangles and is
and displays and makes use not stable. not stable.
Stability the aesthetic of congruent
aspects of triangles.
the principles
of triangle
congruence.
The The explanation The The
explanation is clear and explanation is explanation is
is clear, coherent. It understandable incomplete and
exhaustive covers the but not logical. inconsistent.
Mathematical
or thorough important
reasoning
and coherent. concepts.
It includes
interesting facts
and principles.
OVERALL
RATING

Another challenge to you is this task for you to accomplish at home

Submit a journal on how you proved two triangles congruent. Did you enjoy the lesson
on triangle congruence?

Take a picture of triangles in the house. Identify how each of these congruences could
help a builder to construct a furniture. Make a portfolio of these pictures and discussion.

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SUMMARY/SYNTHESIS/GENERALIZATION

Designs and patterns having the same size and the same shape are seen in almost all
places. You can see them in bridges, buildings, towers, in furniture even in handicrafts and
fabrics
Congruence of triangles has many applications in real world. Architects and engineers
use triangles when they build structures because they are considered to be the most stable
of all geometric figures. Triangles are oftentimes used as frameworks, supports for many
construction works. They need to be congruent.

In this module you have learned that:

• Two triangles are congruent if their vertices can be paired such that corresponding
sides are congruent and corresponding angles are congruent.
• The three postulates for triangle congruence are:
a. SAS Congruence – if two sides and the included angle of one triangle are congruent
respectively two sides and the included angle of another triangle then the triangles
are congruent.
b. ASA Congruence – if two angles and the included side of one triangle are congruent
respectively two angles and the included side of another triangle then the triangles
are congruent.
c. SSS Congruence – if the three sides of one triangle are congruent respectively
three sides of another triangles then the triangles are congruent.
• AAS Congruence Theorem – if the two angles and the non-included side of one
triangle are congruent to the two angles and the non-included side of another triangle
than the triangles are congruent.
• The congruence theorems for right triangles are:
a. LL Congruence – if the legs of one right triangle are congruent respectively to the
legs of another right triangle, then the triangles are congruent.
b. LA Congruence – if a leg and an acute angle of one triangle are congruent
respectively to a leg and an acute angle of another right triangle, then the triangles
are congruent.
c. HyL Congruence – if the hypotenuse and a leg of one right triangle are congruent
respectively to the hypotenuse and a leg of another right triangle, the triangles are
congruent.
d. HyA Congruence – if the hypotenuse and an acute angle of one right triangle are
congruent respectively to the hypotenuse and an acute angle of another right
triangle, then the triangles are congruent.
• Isosceles Triangle Theorem – If two sides of a triangle are congruent then the angles
opposite these sides are congruent.
• Converse of Isosceles Triangle Theorem – if two angles of a triangle are congruent
then the sides opposite these angles are congruent.
• An equilateral triangle is equiangular.
• The measure of each angle of an equilateral triangle is 60°.

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