MATH Q4 PT: GARDEN PATHWAY USING CONGRUENT TRIANGLES

B A E

42.5° 42.5° 90°

90° 95°

40° 40°

50° 50°

C (Sample Garden Tile) D

∆ ADC = obtuse triangle @95° (Given)

Segment AC ≈ Segment AD Segment BA + Segment AE ≈ Segment DC

(12.75” + 12.75”)
Segment BA ≈ Segment AE < BCD ≈ < EDC
(9.5” + 9.5”) (90° + 90°)
Segment BC ≈ Segment ED < BAC ≈ < EAD
(8.5” + 8.5”) (42.5° + 42.5°)

Therefore: ∆ ABC ≈ ∆ AED Therefore: ∆ ABC ≈ ∆ AED

SSS Postulate ASA Postulate

Q&A
1. Can you design a pathway using congruent isosceles triangle?
Ans. Yes. An isosceles has a base and 2 congruent sides which can be used
as a basic design for the garden pathway.
2. What about a quadrilateral triangle?
Ans. Yes. Having 3 congruent sides, quadrilateral triangles can be arranged
to make a a unique design for a garden pathway.
3. Can you use isosceles right triangle?
Ans. Yes. Having two equal sides, two equal angles, and one right angle, it is
very ideal for a garden pathway design.
4. What are the dimensions of the triangles that you can use?
Ans. All the triangles even with different dimensions are usable to form a
basic design for a garden pathway. The triangles can be utilized as a
mosaic laid down on the ground to make the pathway design.