I.

Learning Objectives
At the end of the lesson, the student should be able to:
A. State and describe the Hinge Theorem and the Converse of Hinge Theorem
B. Apply the Hinge Theorem and the Converse of Hinge Theorem and;
C. Illustrate the Hinge Theorem and the Converse of Hinge Theorem.

II. Learning Content

Topic: Hinge Theorem and Converse of Hinge Theorem
Reference: https://mathbitsnotebook.com, www.ceemr.com, MLM 407
Materials: Stick, rubber band, LED TV, laptop, chart
Value Integration: To develop patience in analysing the figure given in identifying the sides
and angles

III. Learning Procedure

TEACHER’S ACTIVITY STUDENT’S ACTIVITY

A. Preliminaries
“Good morning, Ma’am”
“Good morning class”

(Prayer)
(Checking of attendance)
(Checking of assignment)
(Review of the past lesson)
(Drill)

B. Motivation

“Class I have here 2 sticks with

different length and a rubber band. I
am going to hinge them at their
common end and put a rubber band on
it.
If you will notice, the stick and rubber
band form a triangle.

If you can see, the stick can be move

open and close like this.

I will duplicate this so we can have two

triangles.
 When comparing two triangles with
two pairs of congruent sides, you see
that the triangle with the larger angle
between those sides has the larger
third side, and conversely:

C. Presentation of the lesson

“This result is known as the Hinge

Theorem. “

D. Development of the lesson

“Hinge Theorem states that, ‘if two
“What is Hinge Theorem? Kindly read. sides of a triangle are congruent to
Yes, ____.” two sides of another triangle, and
the included angle of the first is
larger than the included angle of the
second, then the third side of the
first triangle is longer than the third
side of the second triangle.”

“Let us say we have triangle AHB and

triangle CKD,
A

H B
C

K D

𝐴𝐻 ≅ 𝐶𝐾 and 𝐵𝐻 ≅ 𝐷𝐾 , then 𝐴𝐵 <

𝐶𝐷 if and only if 𝑚∠𝐻 < 𝑚∠𝐾

Example,
A

1 2
B M C
if AM is the median of triangle ABC
and 𝐴𝐵 > 𝐴𝐶, then it follows from the
Hinge Theorem that 𝑚∠1 > 𝑚∠2, and
therefore 𝑚∠1 > 90°
 Another, let us say that the sides
described in this theorem are the jaw
lengths of the alligator with the “hinge”
being at the corner of the alligator’s
mouth (point A or D). While the jaw
lengths of the alligator will not change,
the jaw “hinge” does allow the alligator
to open or close, its mouth with
varying angular degrees (at point A or
D)

Like this stick, when you move this up

and down, there are varying angular
degrees.

As the size of the angle at the “hinge”

(point A or D) increases, the longer that
opposite side becomes. If 𝑚∠𝐷 >
𝑚∠𝐴, then EF > BC.

Remember that the key fact in applying

this theorem is that the two sides
forming the angle will be of the same
length in both triangles.

Try this example,

C “Ma’am, the answer is <”

18° 32°

A
R B
Given: 𝐴𝐶 ≅ 𝐵𝐶; 𝑚∠𝐴𝐶𝑅 =
18° 𝑚∠𝐵𝐶𝑅 = 32°

Fill the box with >,<, or =

 AR BR
“Class, see this example,
X Y M
N
55° 57°

Z P
Given: 𝑋𝑍 ≅ 𝑀𝑃, 𝑌𝑍 ≅ 𝑁𝑃
∠𝑍 = 55°, ∠𝑃 = 57°
∠𝑍 < ∠𝑃, ∴ 𝑋𝑌 < 𝑀𝑁

“Class, always remember to identify

the two pairs of congruent sides first
and then the included angles. After
that, make a conclusion.
Now try to answer this on the board,
R V
Given: 𝑅𝑆 ≅ 𝑉𝑊, 𝑆𝑇 ≅ 𝑊𝑋
∠𝑆 > ∠𝑊, ∴ 𝑅𝑇 > 𝑉𝑋
100°
80°
S T W X
X
“Very good! Now get a pair and answer
this,
1. F A
Given: 𝐷𝐸 ≅ 𝐴𝐵, 𝐸𝐹 ≅ 𝐵𝐶
∠𝐵 > ∠𝐸, ∴ 𝐴𝐶 > 𝐷𝐹

D B
E C
2.

Given: 𝐺𝐽 ≅ 𝐽𝐻, 𝐼𝐽 ≅ 𝐼𝐽
∠𝐼𝐽𝐻 > ∠𝐼𝐽𝐺, ∴ 𝐼𝐻 > 𝐼𝐺

E. Generalization
“I see that you already understand it
class. Now, how will you identify if the
triangles are recognized as Hinge
Theorem?”
“There must be a given two pairs of
congruent sides and an included
angles.”

“Great! Will you state the Hinge “Hinge Theorem states that, ‘if two
Theorem?” sides of a triangle are congruent to
 two sides of another triangle, and
the included angle of the first is
larger than the included angle of the
second, then the third side of the
first triangle is longer than the third
side of the second triangle.”

IV. Evaluation
Using the Hinge Theorem, write a conclusion about the figure.

1. E
B

70° 30°
A C
D

2.

H I
20° J

25°
G
K

Answer Key:

1.
Given: 𝐴𝐵 ≅ 𝐷𝐸, 𝐴𝐶 ≅ 𝐷𝐹
∠𝐴 > ∠𝐷, ∴ 𝐵𝐶 > 𝐸𝐹

2.
Given: 𝐺𝐾 ≅ 𝐼𝐽, 𝐺𝐻 ≅ 𝐾𝐽
∠𝐺 > ∠𝐽, ∴ 𝐻𝐾 > 𝐼𝐾