This module includes definition of congruent triangles, the corresponding parts of congruent triangles

and how is congruence used in real life. As you go over the activities, keep this question in mind, “When
are two triangles congruent?” The arrangement of the lessons follows the standard sequence of the
course. But the pacing in which you read and answer this module is dependent on your ability

The most essential learning competency aligned in this module is:

1. illustrates triangle congruence

DIRECTIONS: Read and understand each item, then choose the letter of your answer and write it on
your answer sheet.

1. This is a relation in geometry which means having the same shape and size?

A) Corresponding parts C) Similarity

2. These are triangles where sides and angles of the first triangle correspond to the sides and angles of
the other triangle?

A) Congruent Triangles C) Similar Triangles

3. In the figure ∆POG≅ ∆SOR, what side corresponds to 𝑃𝐺̅̅̅̅̅̅̅̅?

4. Given ∆ABC≅ ∆DEF, what angle corresponds to ∠B?

A) ∠A B) ∠C C) ∠D D) ∠E

5. If ∆BIG≅ ∆TOP, which segment is congruent to BT ?

6. In Geometry, congruence is denoted by what symbol?

A) ∠ B)≅ C)= D) ~
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7. The word “corresponds to” simply means to be what?

A) measure B) similar C) exact D) proportion

8. Is the statement “corresponding parts of congruent triangles are congruent”based on?

A) Definition B) Postulate C) Theorem D) Axiom

9. If ∆TIN≅ ∆CAN, then ∆NAC is congruent to what triangle?

A) ∆ITN B) ∆NIT C) ∆TNI D) ∆INT

10. In the figure, what triangle is congruent to ∆ATH?

11. When two triangles are congruent, how many corresponding parts congruent?

A) 3 B) 4 C) 5 D) 6

12. If ∆SUM≅ ∆PRO, Which angle corresponds to ∠M?

A) ∠S B) ∠U C) ∠O D) ∠P

13. Given the figure below. What are the two congruent triangles?

14. Two triangles are congruent if and only if their corresponding parts are___________________?

A) Congruent B) Equal C) Proportion D) Similar

15. What is the symbol for “corresponds to” in congruent triangles?

A) ~ B) ≅ C) = D) ↔

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Activity : Yes or No!

Direction: Tell whether if the following figures are congruent or not.

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Activity : Let’s Discover!

Directions: Study and match the vertices of ∆𝐴𝐵𝐶 and ∆𝐷𝐸𝐹 then fill up the table below and answer
the questions that follow.

CONGRUENT SIDES CONGRUENT ANGLES

1. What can you say about the measures of sides and angles of the triangles?

_____________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________

2. Name the sides of ΔDEF that correspond to the sides of ΔABC:

3. Name the angles of ΔDEF that correspond to the angles of ΔABC:

a. ∠A ↔ _________

b. ∠B ↔ _________

c. ∠C ↔ _________

4. We say that congruent triangles have the same shape and size, how would you verify that two
triangles are congruent to each other?

_____________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________

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How did you find the previous activity? Do you now have an idea what congruent triangles are? Let us
process your answers.

1. As you have observed, the vertices of ∆𝐴𝐵𝐶 and ∆𝐷𝐸𝐹 can be paired with each other since they have
congruent sides and angles where;

2. The table shows that the measures of sides and angles of the two triangles are congruent and when
two triangles are congruent, you will basically identify its six (6) pairs of corresponding congruent parts.

The word corresponds to means to be similar indicated by ↔. Now, to verify when two
triangles are congruent, their vertices should be paired so that corresponding sides are congruent and
corresponding angles are congruent.

In writing correspondence statements, match up the vertices correctly to make a correspondence.

Show that the two triangles are congruent by writing a statement of correspondence.

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Example 2

Show that the two triangles are congruent by writing a statement of correspondence.

Example 3

Given ∆ONE ≅ ∆SIX. Write down the six pairs of corresponding congruent parts of the two
triangles. The correspondence among vertices can be used to name the corresponding congruent sides
and angles of the two triangles.

This means that if two triangles are congruent, then their corresponding parts are also congruent.

CPCTC Theorem – Corresponding Parts of Congruent Triangles are Congruent

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Now, it’s your turn to apply the concepts on congruent triangles and their corresponding congruent
parts.

Activity: “Are We a Pair?”

Direction: Show that the two triangles are congruent by writing a statement of correspondence.

4. Given ∆BOY ≅ ∆MAN

5. Given ∆TIN ≅ ∆MOL

Great! You have reached this part of the module. To ensure your full understanding on the concepts
related to congruent triangles, it is important that you are able to complete each statement below.

Congruence means having the same _________ and _________ and it is denoted by the symbol
_________. Two triangles are congruent if their _________can be paired such that corresponding sides
and angles are _________. There are _________ corresponding parts of two congruent triangles. The
word corresponds to means to be _________ indicated by the symbol _________.

Let us determine how much you have learned from this module. Read and understand each item, then
choose the letter of your answer and write it on your answer sheet.

1. How would you verify that two triangles are congruent?

A) Two triangles should have the same shape

B) Two triangles should have the same size

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 C) Two triangles should have the same shape and size

D) Two triangles should have congruent corresponding sides and angles.

2. Given ∆PQR≅ ∆MNO. What angle corresponds to ∠N?

A) ∠P B) ∠Q C) ∠R D) ∠M

For items 3-5, refer to the figure below.

3. What angle corresponds to ∠K?

A) ∠P B) ∠W C) ∠R D) ∠M

4. What side corresponds to UV?

5. What are the two congruent triangles?

A) ∆IJK≅ ∆UVW B) ∆IJK≅ ∆WVU C) ∆JKI≅∆VUW D) ∆KJI≅ ∆UVW

6. If ∆PQR≅ ∆MNO, then ∆QRP is congruent to what triangle?

A) ∆NOM B) ∆OMN C) ∆MON D) ∆QRP

7. If ∆BIN≅ ∆TRO, which angle is congruent to ∠R?

A) ∠B B) ∠I C) ∠N D) ∠O

For items 9-12, refer to the figure below.

9. What angle is congruent to ∠Z? A) ∠A B) ∠B C) ∠ C D) ∠X

11. What triangle is congruent to ∆BCA?

A) ΔXYZ B) ΔYZX C) ΔABC D) ΔCBA

12. Which angle corresponds to ∠B?

A) ∠A B) ∠B C) ∠Y D) ∠X

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13. Is the statement “corresponding parts of congruent triangles are congruent” based on?

A) Axiom B) Definition C) Postulate D) Theorem

14. The top part of the symbol of congruence (≅) indicates what?

A) Shape B) Size C) Shape and size D) None of the above

15. The bottom part of the symbol of congruence (≅) indicates what?

A) Shape B) Size C) Shape and size D) None of the above

References:

Abuzo, Bryant, et. al. (2013). Mathematics Grade 8 Learner’s Module. Pasig City: Department of
Education.

Jose-Dilao, J. B. (2009). Geometry. Textbook for Third Year – Revised Edition. Quezon City, Philippines:
SD Publications, Inc.

Laure Bass, A. J. (2009). Prentice Hall Mathematics Geometry. Illinois: Pearson Education, Inc.

Nivera, Gladys (2014). Grade 8 Mathematics Patterns and Practicalities. Makati City: Don Bosco Press,
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Orlando Oronce, M. M. (2018). Exploring Math Textbook. Sampaloc, Manila: Rex Book Store, Inc.

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