MATH 8

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LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET (LAS) WEEK3

Illustrate the SAS, ASA and SSS Congruence Postulates.

Definitions and Properties

Congruent Triangles
Two triangles are congruent if and only if their corresponding parts (sides and angles)
are congruent.
This definition is abbreviated as CPCTC, which means Corresponding Parts of
Congruent Triangles are Congruent.

Illustrative Example 1
Given that Δ ABC ≅ ΔDEF (read as “Triangle ABC is congruent to triangle DEF”).
Name the corresponding congruent sides and angles.
Answer:

Corresponding Angles Corresponding Sides

¿ A ≅< D AB ≅ ED
¿ B ≅< E BC ≅ FE
¿ C ≅< F CA ≅ FD

Properties of Triangle Congruence

REFLEXIVE PROPERTY

∆ XYZ ≅ ∆ XYZ

SYMMETRIC PROPERTY

If ∆ XYZ ≅ ∆ QRS ,then ∆ QRS ≅ ∆ XYZ .

TRANSITIVE PROPERTY

If ∆ XYZ ≅ ∆ QRSand ∆ QRS ≅ ∆ MNO ,then ∆ XYZ ≅ ∆ MNO.

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Triangle Congruence Postulates
SSS (Side-Side-Side) In example 1, the postulate tells
Congruence Postulate that if
¿ ≅ MA , TP ≅ MN ,∧OP ≅ AN
If the three sides of one then, we conclude ∆ TOP ≅ ∆ MAN
triangle are congruent to by SSS Congruence Postulate.
the three sides of another (Makikita sa example 1 na ang
triangle, then the triangles Example 1 ¿ ≅ MA , TP ≅ MN , at OP ≅ AN sa
are congruent. pamamagitan ng mga marka nito.
Ang may magkakaparehong marka
Often times called the ay ang mga sides ng dalawang
side side-side pattern. triangles, kaya masasabi natin na
ang ∆ TOP ≅ ∆ MAN batay sa SSS
Congruence Postulate.)

In example 2, if
AB ≅ DE , BC ≅ EF∧AC ≅ DF then
∆ ABC ≅ ∆≝¿ by SSS Congruence
Example 2
Postulate.

SAS (Side-Angle-Side) In example 1, the postulate tells

Congruence Postulate that if
If the two sides and an ̅ ̅ ̅ ̅ ̅ ̅
TO̅ ≅ MA̅ , TP̅ ≅ MN̅ and ∠ T ≅ ∠
included angle of one M (the included angles)
triangle are congruent to then, we conclude ∆ TOP ≅ ∆ MAN
the corresponding two by SAS Congruence Postulate.
sides and the included (Kung inyong mapapansin, ang
angle of another triangle, dalawang triangle ay may mga
then the triangles are marka kaya sa pamamagitan nito
congruent. masasabi na ang
¿ ≅ MA , TP ≅ MN , at<T ≅< M (ang
Example 1
“Included angle” is the included angle). Merong dalawang
angle congruent sides at isang included
formed by two given angle kaya ang ∆ TOP ≅ ∆ MAN
sides. batay sa SAS Congruence
Postulate.)

(Ang included angle ay ang angle

na makikita sa pagitan ng dalawang
congruent sides.)
Example 2
In example 2, if
AC ≅ DF ,<C ≅< F (t h e included angle ),∧B
then ∆ ABC ≅ ∆≝¿ by SAS
Congruence Postulates.

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ASA (Angle-Side-Angle) In example 1, the postulate tells
Congruence Postulate that if
If the two angles and the ∠ T ≅ ∠ M, ∠ O ≅ ∠ A and ¿ ≅ MA
included side of one (the included sides)
triangle are congruent to Example 1 then, we conclude ∆ TOP ≅ ∆ MAN
the corresponding two by ASA Congruence Postulate.
angles and an included (Makikita sa halimbawa na ang may
side of another triangle, parehas na marka ay ang mga
then the triangles are congruent parts ng triangle.
congruent. Mapapansin na ang ∠ T ≅ ∠ M, ∠ O
≅ ∠ A and ¿ ≅ MA (ang included
“Included side” is the side sides) kaya masasabi natin na ang
whose endpoints are the ∆ TOP ≅ ∆ MAN batay sa ASA
vertices of the angles. Congruence Postulate.)
(Ang included side ay ang side na
Example 2
makikita sa pagitan ng dalawang
congruent angles.)

In example 2, if ∠B ≅ ∠E, BC ≅ EF
(the included sides), and ¿ C ≅< F
then △ ∆ ABC ≅ ∆≝¿by ASA
Congruence Postulate.

AAS (Angle-Angle-Side) In example 1, the postulate tells

Congruence Theorem that if
If two angles and a non- ∠ T ≅ ∠ M, ∠ O ≅ ∠ A and TP ≅ MN
included side of one (non- included sides)
triangle Example 1 then, we conclude ∆ TOP ≅ ∆ MAN
are congruent to the by AAS Congruence Postulate.
corresponding two angles (Makikita sa halimbawa na
and a non-included side mayroong dalawang congruent
of another triangle, then angles at isang congruent side. Ang
the triangles are ∠ T ≅ ∠ M, ∠ O ≅ ∠ A at TP ≅ MN
congruent. (eto ung sides na hindi kasama)
kaya masasabi natin na ang ∆ TOP
≅ ∆ MAN batay sa AAS
Congruence Postulate.)
(Ang non- included side ay ang side
kung saan hindi makikita sa pagitan
Example 2
ng dalawang congruent angles.)

In example 2, if ∠A ≅ ∠D, ∠C ≅ ∠F
and
BC ≅ EF , t h en ∆ ABC ≅ ∆≝¿ by AAS
Congruence Postulate.

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Activity 1: Evaluating Learning
Instructions: Given a kite, investigate and match the corresponding sides,
angles, or triangle in column A with the corresponding sides, angles or
triangles in column B respectively to decode the secret message. Write
the letter that corresponds to your answer on the space provided before
each number. (Sa pamamagitan ng drawing na kite sa gilid, kilatisin at
i-match ang mga corresponding sides, angles, o triangle sa column A
sa corresponding sides, angles or triangles sa column B ayon sa
pagkakasunod- sunod para madecode ang sekretong mensahe. Isulat
ang letra ng tamang sagot sa patlang bago ang numero.)
Column A Column B
_____1. EF D. SAS Congruence
_____2. HF G. Diagonals
_____3. ∆ EFH N. GF
_____4. HF O. HF
_____5. ∆ EFH is congruent ¿ ∆ HFG R. Vertex Angle
_____6. ¿ EDG∧¿ EFG S. Right Angles
_____7. ∆ EDG∧∆ EFG T. ∆ GFH
_____8. DF ∧EG U. Isosceles Triangles
_____9. ∆ DHE∧∆ DHG V. ASA Congruence
_____10. ∆ EFD is congruent ¿ ∆ GFD  SSS Congruence

Right Triangle Congruence

A right triangle is a type of triangle with one angle that measures 90°. Triangular trigonometry based
the concepts on the relationships between the sides and angles of a right triangle. In a right triangle, the
side that is opposite of the right angle which is the longest side is called the hypotenuse. (Ang right triangle
ay isang uri ng triangle na may isang angle na may sukat na 90 degrees. Ang Triangular trigonometry ay
nagbase ng konsepto sa relasyon sa pagitan ng mga sides at angles ng right triangle. Sa right triangle, ang
side na katapat o opposite ng right angle ay ang pinakamahabang side na tinatawag na hypotenuse.)

Right Triangle Congruent Theorems

LL Congruence Theorem If ¿ C∧¿ F are right angles,
If the legs of one right triangle are BC ≅ EF and AC ≅ DF , then
congruent to the legs of another ∆ ABC ≅ ∆≝¿.
right triangle, then the triangles (Ang corresponding side ng
are congruent. (Kung ang BC ay ang EF at ang
dalawang legs ng isang right corresponding side naman ng
triangle ay congruent sa AC ay DF , kaya ang
corresponding na dalawang legs dalawang right triagle na
ng isa pang right triangle, nasa larawan ay congruent
masasabi natin na ang dalawang batay sa LL (Leg- Leg)
triangles ay congruent base sa LL Congruence Theorem.)
(Leg- Leg) Congruence
Theorem.)

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LA (Leg-Acute angle) If ¿ C∧¿ F are right angles,
Congruence Theorem AC ≅ DF and ¿ A ≅< D, then
If a leg and an acute angle of one ∆ ABC ≅ ∆≝¿.
right triangle are congruent to a (Ang corresponding side ng
leg and an acute angle of another AC ay ang side DF at ang
right triangle, then the triangles corresponding acute angle ng
are congruent. (Kung ang isang ¿ A ay ang ¿ D, kaya
leg at isang acute angle o ung masasabi natin na ang
angle na may sukat na mas dalwang nabanggit na right
mababa sa 90 degrees ng isang triangles ay congruent batay
right triangle ay congruent sa sa LA( Leg- acute Angle)
corresponding na isang leg at Congruence Theorem.)
isang acute angle ng isa pang
right triangle, masasabi natin na
ang dalawang triangles ay
congruent batay sa LA (Leg-
Acute Angle) Congruence
Theorem.)
HyL (Hypotenuse-Leg) If ¿ C∧¿ F are right angles,
Congruence Theorem AB ≅ DE and AC ≅ DF , then
If the hypotenuse and a leg of one ∆ ABC ≅ ∆≝¿.
right triangle are congruent to the (Ang corresponding
corresponding hypotenuse and a hypotenuse ng AB ay DE (eto
leg of another triangle, then the yung mga sides na opposite
triangles are congruent. (Kung o katapat ng right angle) at
ang hypotenuse o ang ang corresponding leg ng AC
pinakamahabang leg ng triangle ay DF , kaya ang dalawang
katapat ng right angle at ang right triangle na nabanggit ay
isang leg ng isang right triangle ay congruent batay sa HyL
congruent sa corresponding (Hypotenuse- Leg)
hypotenuse at isang leg ng isa Congruence Theorem.)
pang right triangle, masasabi
natin na ang dalwang triangle ay
congruent batay sa HyL
(Hypotenuse- Leg) Congruence
Theorem.)
HyA (Hypotenuse-Acute If ¿ C∧¿ F are right angles,
angle) Congruence AB ≅ DE and ¿ B ≅< E , then
Theorem ∆ ABC ≅ ∆≝¿.
If the hypotenuse and an acute (Ang corresponding
angle of one right triangle are hypotenuse ng AB ay DE at
congruent to the corresponding ang corresponding acute
hypotenuse and an acute angle of angle ng ¿ B ay ¿ E , kaya
another right triangle, then the masasabi natin na ang
triangles are congruent. (Kung dalwang right triangle na
ang hypotenuse at ang isang nabanggit ay congruent batay
acute angle ng isnag right triangle sa HyA (Hypotenuse- acute
ay congruent sa corresponding Angle) Congruence
hypotenuse at isang acute angle Theorem.)
ng isa pang right triangle,

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masasabi natin na ang dalawang
triangles ay congruent batay sa
HyA (Hypotenuse- Acute Angle)
Congruence Theorem.)

Activity 2: That’s Right!

Directions: State the congruence theorem on right triangles to show that the two right triangles are
congruent. (Isulat sa patlang kung anong uri ng congruence theorem ng right triangles ang
ipinapakita sa mga larawan o ilaustrasyon.)

1. _______________ 2. ________________

3. _______________ 4. _______________ 5._______________

REFLECTION:
As the bible teaching goes in Genesis 1:26-28, “We are all equally made in God’s image.” As a
learner, what little deeds can you do to show others that we are all equal? Share your thoughts in 3-5
sentences and write these at the available space in this Learning Activity Sheets or use an extra sheet if
needed. (Batay sa Genesis 1:26- 28 ng bibliya na “Lahat tayo ay pantay na nilikha kawangis ng imahe ng
ating Panginoon”. Bilang mag- aaral, anong maliit na bagay ang maaari mong gawin para maipakita sa iba
na tayo ay pantay? Ibahagi ang inyong kaisipan sa 3- 5 pangungusap at isulat ito sa bakanteng espasyo
ditto sa Learning Activity Sheets o maaari kayong gumamit ng karagdagang papel kung kinakailangan.)

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Summary
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 the most stable of all geometric figures. Triangles are
oftentimes used as frameworks, supports for many constructions works. They need to be congruent.

Let us summarize the concepts you have learned in this LAS:

1. 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. Often times called the side-side-side pattern.
2. 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.
“Included angle” is the angle formed by two given sides.
3. ASA (Angle-Side-Angle) Congruence Postulate
If the two angles and the included side of one triangle are congruent to the corresponding two
angles and an included side of another triangle, then the triangles are congruent.
“Included side” is the side whose endpoints are the vertices of the angles.
4. 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.
5. LL Congruence Theorem
If the legs of one right triangle are congruent to the legs of another right triangle, then the triangles
are congruent.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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.

ASSESSMENT
Directions: Read and answer the questions below. Select the letter of the best answer from among
the given choices. (Basahin at sagutan ang mga tanong sa ibaba. Piliin ang letra ng pinaka-
tamang sagot sa mga pagpipilian.)
1.

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3. If ∆ ∑ ≅ ∆ PRO, which angle is congruent to ¿ M ?

A. ¿ S B. ¿ P C. ¿ R D. ¿ O
4. If ∆ TIN ≅ ∆ CAN , then ∆ NAC is congruent to ______?
A. ∆ ITN B. ∆ NIT C. ∆ TNI D. INT
5. Jancent knows that AB ≅ XY and AC ≅ XZ . What other information must he know to prove
ΔABC ≅ ΔXYZ by SAS postulate?
A. ¿ B ≅<Y B.¿ C ≅<Z C. ¿ A ≅< X D. ¿ C ≅< X
6. Miguel knows that in ΔMIG and ΔJAN, 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
7. In ΔABC, AB = AC. If m∠B = 80, find the measure of ∠A.
A. 20 B. 80 C. 100 D. 180
8. 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 9 to 10,

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. _________(9) 3. Definition of angle bisector
4. CO ≅ CO 4. Reflexive Property of Congruence
5. ∆ ACO ≅ ∆ BCO 5. ________(10)

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*4 activities na po ito mam, kung malimit next time sa maximum of 3 mas okay po. thanks

REFERENCES:
Mathematics 8 Self- Learning Module on Illustrate the SAS, ASA and SSS congruence
postulates. by Educators from the Schools Division Office Pasig City

ADM Mathematics 8 Self- Learning Modules on Triangle Congruence by the Educators from the
Schools Division of Gingoog City

Prepared by: Reviewed by:

RODELYN A. CELIS Name of Teacher/date

Math 8 Teacher

Checked by: Noted by:

4/11/2021
DENNIS MARK A. DELA CRUZ MARISSA T. DECENA
Head Teacher School Head

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