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STE-GE–Q2–W5-14

SCHOOLS DIVISION OF PASAY CITY

PASAY CITY WEST HIGH SCHOOL

MODULE IN GEOMETRY
STE- Grade 8
Second Quarter/ Week 5/ Day 2

OBJECTIVE: Illustrates the congruence of right triangles.

YOUR LESSON FOR TODAY:

• Illustrating the Congruence of Right Triangles.

Right triangles are special because they have right angles and right angles are
congruent. In this lesson, we will consider short cuts to show the congruence between
right triangles.

TRY TO DISCOVER!

Recall that a triangle with a right angle is

called a right triangle. In any right triangle, the side
opposite the right angle is called the hypotenuse.
The two other sides that intersect at the vertex of
the right angle are called legs.

̅̅̅̅ ≅ 𝑀𝑂
Consider two right triangles ABC and MON such that 𝐴𝐵 ̅̅̅̅̅ and 𝐵𝐶
̅̅̅̅ ≅ ̅̅̅̅
𝑂𝑁.

Since all right angles are congruent, then ∠𝐵 ≅ ∠𝑂. Thus, by SAS Congruence
Postulate, we have ∆𝐴𝐵𝐶 ≅ ∆𝑀𝑂𝑁.

We now summarize the above result in the following 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.

Let us consider the right triangles ORS and

LMN with right angles at R and M, respectively, such
̅̅̅̅ ≅ 𝐿𝑀
that 𝑂𝑅 ̅̅̅̅ and ∠𝑂 ≅ ∠𝐿.

Again, since all right right angles are congruent,

then ∠𝑅 ≅ ∠𝑀. Thus, by ASA Congruence Postulate, we
have ∆𝑂𝑅𝑆 ≅ ∆𝐿𝑀𝑁.
We now summarize the above result in the following
theorem.

LA 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.
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Let us now consider right triangles STU and XYZ with right angles at T and Y,
̅̅̅̅ ≅ ̅̅̅̅
respectively, such that ∠𝑆 ≅ ∠𝑋 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑆𝑈 𝑋𝑍.

Since all right angles are congruent, then ∠𝑇 ≅ ∠𝑌. Thus, by SAA Congruence Postulate,
we have ∆𝑆𝑇𝑈 ≅ ∆𝑋𝑌𝑍.

We now summarize the above result in the following theorem.

HyA Congruence Theorem

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

Class Activity
Construct a right triangle such that one of its legs is 5 cm long and its hypotenuse is 13
cm long.
Cut out your triangle. What seems to be true about the triangles? We will now prove
another congruence theorem for right triangles.

HyL Congruence Theorem

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

Proof:
Let ∆𝐴𝐵𝐶 and ∆𝐷𝐸𝐹 be two right triangles with 𝑚∠𝐵 = 𝑚∠𝐸 = 90, ̅̅̅̅
𝐴𝐶 ≅ ̅̅̅̅
𝐷𝐹 , and
̅̅̅̅
𝐵𝐶 ≅ ̅̅̅̅
𝐸𝐹 . We want to prove that ∆𝐴𝐵𝐶 ≅ ∆𝐷𝐸𝐹.

Extend the ray DE to appoint G such that ̅̅̅̅ ̅̅̅̅. By SAS Congruence Postulate, we
𝐺𝐸 ≅ 𝐴𝐵
̅̅̅̅
have ∆𝐴𝐵𝐶 ≅ ∆𝐷𝐸𝐹. By CPCTC, we get 𝐴𝐶 ≅ 𝐺𝐹 .̅̅̅̅

̅̅̅̅ . Thus, ∆𝐷𝐹𝐺 is an isosceles

̅̅̅̅ ≅ 𝐺𝐹
By the transitive property of congruence, we have 𝐷𝐹
̅̅̅̅
triangle with base 𝐷𝐺 . The Isosceles Triangle Theorem implies that ∠𝐷 ≅ ∠𝐺. By SAA
Congruence Postulate, it follows that ∆𝐺𝐸𝐹 ≅ ∆𝐷𝐸𝐹. Since ∆𝐴𝐵𝐶 ≅ ∆𝐺𝐸𝐹 and ∆𝐴𝐵𝐶 ≅ ∆𝐷𝐸𝐹.
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PRACTICE EXERCISE 1

Identify the corresponding parts of the right triangles which must be congruent to apply
the stated congruence.
1. LL Congruence Theorem 2. LA Congruence Theorem

a. ___________ b. ____________ a. ____________ b. ____________

3. HyL Congruence Theorem 4. HyA Congruence Theorem

a. ____________ b. ____________ a. ____________ b. ____________

PRACTICE EXERCISE 2:

Give the required congruence

to prove that ∆𝑀𝐸𝐺 ≅ ∆𝑆𝑂𝑁.

1. Given: ̅̅̅̅̅
𝑀𝐺 ≅ ̅̅̅̅
𝑆𝑁; ∠𝐺 ≅ ∠𝑁
2. Given: ̅̅̅̅
𝐸𝐺 ≅ ̅̅̅̅
𝑂𝑁; ∠𝐺 ≅ ∠𝑁
3. Given: ∠𝑀 ≅ ∠𝑆; ̅̅̅̅ 𝐸𝐺 ≅ ̅̅̅̅
𝑂𝑁
4. Given: 𝑀𝐺 ≅ 𝑆𝑁; 𝑀𝐸 ≅ ̅̅̅̅
̅̅̅̅̅ ̅̅̅̅ ̅̅̅̅̅ 𝑆𝑂
̅̅̅̅̅ ≅ 𝑆𝑁
5. Given: 𝑀𝐺 ̅̅̅̅; ̅̅̅̅
𝐸𝐺 ≅ ̅̅̅̅
𝑂𝑁
6. Given: ̅̅̅̅
𝐸𝐺 ≅ ̅̅̅̅ 𝑀𝐸 ≅ ̅̅̅̅
𝑂𝑁; ̅̅̅̅̅ 𝑆𝑂

SUMMING UP

CONGRUENCE FOR RIGHT TRIANGLES

➢ LL Congruence
- Two right triangles are congruent if the two legs of one triangle are congruent respectively
to the two legs of the other triangle.

➢ LA Congruence
- Two right triangles are congruent if a leg and an adjacent acute angle of one right triangle
are congruent to a leg and an adjacent acute angle of the other right triangle.

➢ HyL Congruence
- Two right triangles are congruent if the hypotenuse and a leg of one right triangle are
congruent to the hypotenuse and the corresponding leg of the other right triangle.

➢ HyA Congruence
- Two right triangles are congruent if the hypotenuse and an acute angle of one triangle
are congruent respectively to the hypotenuse and an acute angle of the other right
triangle.
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PRACTICE EXERCISE 3:

A. Use the figures below for numbers 1 – 3.

̅̅̅̅ , ∠𝐾 ≅ ∠𝑃.
̅̅̅̅ ≅ 𝑃𝑄
1. Given: 𝐾𝐿
⊿𝐾𝐿𝑀 ≅ ⊿𝑃𝑄𝑁 by the __________ Congruence Theorem.

2. Given: ̅̅̅̅̅
𝐾𝑀 ≅ ̅̅̅̅
𝑃𝑁, ∠𝑀 ≅ ∠𝑁.
⊿𝐾𝐿𝑀 ≅ ⊿𝑃𝑄𝑁 by the __________ Congruence Theorem.

̅̅̅̅ , 𝑀𝐿
̅̅̅̅ ≅ 𝑃𝑄
3. Given: 𝐾𝐿 ̅̅̅̅ ≅ ̅̅̅̅
𝑁𝑄 .
⊿𝐾𝐿𝑀 ≅ ⊿𝑃𝑄𝑁 by the __________ Congruence Theorem.

B. State the needed theorem to prove that the two right triangles are congruent.

1. 2.

3. 4.

Integrated the Development of the Following Learning Skills:

➢ Communication Skills
A. Understanding of words / vocabulary: leg, hypotenuse, right, congruence
B. Following instructions / directions:
C. Reasoning
D. Responding to ideas
➢ Critical Thinking 4. Character
A. Observation A. Honesty
B. Analysis B. Accuracy
C. Explanation C. Working Independently
➢ Creativity D. Patience
➢ Problem Solving
➢ Writing
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EVALUATION:

Read each question carefully. Choose the letter that corresponds to the best
answer.

1. How many pairs of congruent parts are needed to prove that two right triangles are
congruent?

A. one C. three
B. two D. six

2. In the HyL congruence, what parts are considered?

A. angles and hypotenuse C. hypotenuse and legs

B. angles and legs D. legs

For items 3 - 5, use the given figure below.

3. ⊿𝐵𝐷𝐴 ≅ ⊿𝐵𝐷𝐶. If ̅̅̅̅

𝐴𝐷 ≅ ̅̅̅̅
𝐶𝐷 and ̅̅̅̅
𝐵𝐷 ≅ ̅̅̅̅
𝐵𝐷 , what
congruence theorem illustrates this ?

A. HyA C. LA
B. HYL D. LL

4. ⊿𝐵𝐷𝐴 ≅ ⊿𝐵𝐷𝐶. If ̅̅̅̅

𝐴𝐷 ≅ ̅̅̅̅
𝐶𝐷 and ̅̅̅̅
𝐵𝐴 ≅ ̅̅̅̅
𝐵𝐶 , what
congruence theorem illustrates this ?

A. HyA C. LA
B. HYL D. LL

5. ⊿𝐵𝐷𝐴 ≅ ⊿𝐵𝐷𝐶. If ̅̅̅̅

𝐴𝐷 ≅ ̅̅̅̅
𝐶𝐷 and ∠𝐴 ≅ ∠𝐶, what
congruence theorem illustrates this ?

A. HyA C. LA
B. HYL D. LL

Prepared by:

Digna B. de Leon
Pasay City West High School

References for Further Enhancement:

1. Geometry Textbook for Third Year by Julieta G. Bernabe, et.al., pages 106 - 109
2. Geometry by Virgilio L. Lopez, pages 55 - 57
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