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STE-GE–Q2–W6-18

SCHOOLS DIVISION OF PASAY CITY

PASAY CITY WEST HIGH SCHOOL

MODULE IN GEOMETRY
STE- Grade 8
Second Quarter/ Week 6/ Day 3

OBJECTIVE: Illustrates the properties of a trapezoid.

YOUR LESSON FOR TODAY:

• Illustrating the Properties of a Trapezoid.

In this lesson, you will be able to determine certain properties of the trapezoid and
apply them in solving problems involving trapezoid.

TRY TO DISCOVER!

Recall that a trapezoid is a quadrilateral with exactly one pair of parallel sides. The
parallel sides of the trapezoid are the bases and the two nonparallel sides are the
legs. The two angles that include the base are called base angles. Every trapezoid
has two pairs of base angles. If the legs of the trapezoid are congruent, then the
trapezoid is isosceles.

The line segment that joins the midpoints of the non-parallel sides is the median of a
trapezoid.

The median of a trapezoid is parallel to the bases and its length is equal to one-half the
sum of the lengths of the bases.

𝑀𝐸 ≅ ̅̅̅̅
In trapezoid 𝑀𝐻𝑄𝐶, if ̅̅̅̅̅ 𝐻𝑅 ≅ ̅̅̅̅
𝐸𝐶 and ̅̅̅̅ 𝑅𝑄 , therefore median ̅̅̅̅
𝐸𝑅 ∥ ̅̅̅̅̅ 𝐸𝑅 ∥ ̅̅̅̅
𝑀𝐻 ; ̅̅̅̅ 𝐶𝑄.
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̅̅̅̅ ̅̅̅̅̅
Then, 𝐸𝑅 = (𝑀𝐻 + 𝐶𝑄 ).̅̅̅̅
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The base angles of an isosceles trapezoid are congruent.

The diagonals of an isosceles trapezoid are congruent.
Given: 𝑁𝐸𝑂𝑀 𝑖𝑠 𝑎 ▱.
⃡ 𝑖𝑠 𝑎 𝑙𝑖𝑛𝑒.
𝑁𝐸
∠𝑂𝐸𝑇 ≅ ∠𝑂𝑇𝐸
Prove: 𝑁𝑇𝑂𝑀 is an isosceles trapezoid

Proof:
Statements Reasons

1. 𝑁𝐸𝑂𝑀 𝑖𝑠 𝑎 ▱ 1. Given
̅̅̅̅̅ ∥ 𝑁𝐸
2. 𝑀𝑂 ̅̅̅̅ 2. Opposite sides of a
parallelogram are parallel.
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3. 𝑁𝑇𝑂𝑀 𝑖𝑠 𝑎 𝑡𝑟𝑎𝑝𝑒𝑧𝑜𝑖𝑑. 3. A trapezoid is a quadrilateral

which has two and only two
parallel sides.
𝑀𝑁 ≅ ̅̅̅̅
4. ̅̅̅̅̅ 𝑂𝐸 4. The pair of opposite sides of
a parallelogram are congruent.
5. ∠𝑂𝐸𝑇 ≅ ∠𝑂𝑇𝐸 5. Given

6. ̅̅̅̅ ̅̅̅̅
𝑂𝐸 ≅ 𝑂𝑇 6. If two angles of a triangle are
congruent, the sides opposite
those angles are congruent.
𝑀𝑁 ≅ ̅̅̅̅
7. ̅̅̅̅̅ 𝑂𝑇 7. Transitive Property

8.𝑁𝑇𝑂𝑀 𝑖𝑠 𝑎𝑛 𝑖𝑠𝑜𝑠𝑐𝑒𝑙𝑒𝑠 𝑡𝑟𝑎𝑝𝑒𝑧𝑜𝑖𝑑. 8. An isosceles trapezoid is a

trapezoid with congruent non-
parallel sides.

ARE YOU READY TO PRACTICE!

̅̅̅̅.
A. 𝑲𝑳𝑴𝑵 is an isosceles trapezoid with median 𝑶𝑷

1. Name the bases of 𝐾𝐿𝑀𝑁.

2. Name two pairs of congruent angles.
3. Name the legs of trapezoid 𝐾𝐿𝑀𝑁.
4. Name two pairs of congruent segments.

Answers:
̅̅̅̅ and ̅̅̅̅̅
1. 𝐾𝐿 𝑁𝑀
2. ∠𝑁𝐾𝐿 𝑎𝑛𝑑 ∠𝑀𝐿𝐾; ∠𝐾𝑁𝑀 𝑎𝑛𝑑 ∠𝐿𝑀𝑁
3. ̅̅̅̅̅
𝐾𝑁 and 𝐿𝑀 ̅̅̅̅
̅̅̅̅ ̅̅̅̅
4. 𝐾𝑂 and 𝑂𝑁; ̅̅̅̅𝐿𝑃 and ̅̅̅̅̅
𝑃𝑀

B. Quadrilateral MNRP is an isosceles trapezoid with bases ̅̅̅̅

𝑷𝑹 and ̅̅̅̅̅
𝑴𝑵. With the
accompanying figure and the given information, find the indicated measure.

1. MR = 7.8 cm Find NP.

2. MP = 5.9 cm Find NR.
3. NR = 8.5 cm Find MP.
4. NP = 2x + 3, MR = 4x – 5 Find NP and MR.
5. MP = a2, NR = 7a + 8 Find MP and NR.
6. 𝑚∠𝑀𝑂𝑁 = 125 Find 𝑚∠𝑃𝑂𝑅.
7. 𝑚∠𝑀𝑁𝑃 = 42 Find 𝑚∠𝑅𝑃𝑁.
8. 𝑚∠𝑀𝑅𝑃 = 105 Find 𝑚∠𝑁𝑃𝑅.

Answers:
1. NP = 7.8 cm 5. MP = 64, NR = 64
2. NR = 5.9 cm 6. 𝑚∠𝑃𝑂𝑅 = 125
3. MP = 8.5 cm 7. 𝑚∠𝑅𝑃𝑁 = 138
4. NP = 11, MR = 11 8. 𝑚∠𝑁𝑃𝑅 = 105

C. Find the length x of the median of each trapezoid.

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Answers:

1
1. x = 2 (9 + 16) = 12.5
1
2. x = 2 (21 + 26) = 23.5

PRACTICE EXERCISE 1

Determine whether or not it is possible for a trapezoid to have the following. Write Y
if yes and N if not possible.

_____1. a leg shorter than either base

_____2. congruent bases
_____3. congruent legs
_____4. four congruent sides
_____5. three congruent sides
_____6. one pair of opposite congruent angles
_____7. two right angles
_____8. two congruent sides, but not isosceles
_____9. congruent diagonals
_____10. bisecting diagonals

PRACTICE EXERCISE 2:

Complete the following statements based on the isosceles trapezoid 𝑾𝑿𝒀𝒁

with median 𝑴𝑵.

1. ̅̅̅̅̅
𝑊𝑍 = 8, 𝑀𝑍̅̅̅̅̅ = __________
2. 𝑚∠𝑋𝑌𝑍 = 115, 𝑚∠𝑊𝑍𝑌 = __________
3. 𝑚∠𝑍𝑊𝑋 = 60, 𝑚∠𝑌𝑋𝑊 = __________
4. ̅̅̅̅̅
𝑊𝑋 = 30, ̅̅̅̅𝑍𝑌 = 18, ̅̅̅̅̅
𝑀𝑁 = __________
5. 𝑊𝑋 = 15, 𝑀𝑁 = 18, ̅̅̅̅
̅̅̅̅̅ ̅̅̅̅̅ 𝑍𝑌 = __________
̅̅̅̅̅ = 45, ̅̅̅̅̅̅
6. 𝑊𝑋 𝑀𝑁 = 28.4, ̅̅̅̅
𝑌𝑍 = __________
̅̅̅̅ ̅̅̅̅̅̅ ̅̅̅̅̅̅
7. 𝑌𝑍 = 15, 𝑊𝑋 = 60, 𝑀𝑁 = __________

SUMMING UP

The base angles of an isosceles trapezoid are congruent.

The diagonals of an isosceles trapezoid are congruent.
The median of a trapezoid is parallel to the bases and its length is equal to one-
half the sum of the lengths of the bases.

PRACTICE EXERCISE 3:

𝑨𝑩𝑪𝑫 is a trapezoid with median ̅̅̅̅

𝑿𝒀.

1. ̅̅̅̅
𝐴𝐵 = 22; ̅̅̅̅
𝐶𝐷 = 44; 𝑓𝑖𝑛𝑑 ̅̅̅̅
𝑋𝑌 _____
̅̅̅̅ = 10.5 ; 𝐶𝐷
2. 𝐴𝐵 ̅̅̅̅ = 17.5, 𝑓𝑖𝑛𝑑 𝑋𝑌
̅̅̅̅ _____
̅̅̅̅ ̅̅̅̅ ̅̅̅̅
3. 𝐴𝐵 = 𝑥 + 5, 𝑋𝑌 = 5𝑥; , 𝐶𝐷 = 40,
̅̅̅̅ 𝑎𝑛𝑑 ̅̅̅̅̅
𝑓𝑖𝑛𝑑 𝐴𝐵 𝑋𝑌. 𝐴𝐵 = _____ 𝑋𝑌 = _____
̅̅̅̅
4. 𝐴𝐵 = 𝑥 + 10, ̅̅̅̅𝑋𝑌 = 𝑥 − 18, ̅̅̅̅
𝐶𝐷 = 12,
̅̅̅̅ ̅̅̅̅̅
𝑓𝑖𝑛𝑑 𝐴𝐵 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑋𝑌. 𝐴𝐵 = _____ 𝑋𝑌 = _____
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Integrated the Development of the Following Learning Skills:

➢ Communication Skills
A. Understanding of words / vocabulary: trapezoid, diagonal, median
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

EVALUATION:

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

1. Which of the following does not describe an isosceles trapezoid?

A. The base angles are congruent.

B. The diagonals are congruent.
C. The nonparallel sides are congruent.
D. The parallel sides are congruent.

For numbers 2 – 5, use the annexed figure.

2. In isosceles trapezoid TRUE, ̅̅̅̅

𝑋𝑌 is the median if

̅̅̅̅ // 𝑇𝐸
A. 𝑅𝑈 ̅̅̅̅
̅̅̅̅ = 1 𝑇𝐸
B. 𝑋𝑌 ̅̅̅̅
2
̅̅̅̅, 𝑋𝑌
C. The lengths of 𝑅𝑈 ̅̅̅̅ 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑇𝐸
̅̅̅̅ are proportional.
D. X is the midpoint of 𝑅𝑇 and Y is the midpoint of ̅̅̅̅
̅̅̅̅ 𝑈𝐸 .

3. If XY = 23 and RU = 18, what is TE?

A. 30 C. 27
B. 28 D. 26

4. If 𝑚∠𝑇 = 55, what is 𝑚∠𝐸 ?

A. 55 C. 125
B. 75 D. 135

5. If RU = 2x – 6, XY = x + 5 and TE = 4x, what is XY?

A. 14 C.10
B. 12 D. 9

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 133 - 138
2. Geometry by Virgilio L. Lopez, page 63
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