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Mathematics 8
Quarter 3 – Week 6A
Proving Two Triangles Congruent
Using SAS and ASA Postulates
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Learner Activity Sheets
Quarter 3– Week 6A: Proving Two Triangles Congruent Using SAS and ASA
Postulates
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 Learners Activity
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Mathematics
Quarter 3 – Week 6A
Proving Two Triangles Congruent
Using SAS and ASA Postulates
 WEEKLY LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEETS
MATHEMATICS 8, Quarter 3, Week 6A

Proving Two Triangles Congruent using SAS and ASA Postulates

Name: ___________________________________________ Section: ____________________

School: __________________________________________ Date: _______________________

Teacher: _________________________________________ Score: ______________________

Learning Competency:

1. Proves two triangles are congruent. (M8GE-IIIg-1)

1.1. proves two triangles are congruent using SAS and ASA Postulates
1.2. apply the concept of triangle congruence to real-life situations

Key Concepts

SAS Postulate: If two sides and the included angle of one triangle are congruent
to the corresponding parts of another triangle, then the triangles are congruent.

If SI ≅ EY, ∠I ≅ ∠Y and MI ≅ LY,

Y then ΔSIM ≅ ΔLYE by SAS
Postulate.

Included angle is the angle formed by two given sides. In the diagram, ∠ I is the
included angle of sides SI and MI while ∠ Y is the included angle of sides LY
and EY .

ASA Postulate: If two angles and the included side of one triangle are
congruent to the corresponding parts of another triangle, then the
triangles are congruent.

Y If ∠ I ≅∠ Y , SI ≅ EY and ∠ S ≅ ∠ E ,
then ΔSIM ≅ ΔLYE by ASA Postulate.

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Included side is the side formed by two given angles. In the diagram, SI is the
included side of angles ∠ S and ∠ I while EY is the include side of angles ∠ E
and ∠ Y .

Example 1
Statement Reason
Given (look at the
1. MR ≅ KR number of lines
between the two lines)
Given (both two angles
2. ∠MRA ≅ ∠KRA
form 900)
3. AR ≅ AR Reflexive Property

4. ΔMRA ≅ ΔKRA SAS Postulate

Example 2
Statement Reason
Given (look at the
number of lines
1. ∠ M ≅ ∠R
between the angle in
the two triangles)
2. MY ≅ RG Given
3. ∠Y ≅ ∠G Given

4. ΔMYA ≅ ΔRGE ASA Postulate

Example 3. Let us find out how we can apply the Congruence Postulates to
prove that two triangles are congruent. Study the examples below:

Given: MA ≅ TA , ∠ MAH ≅ ∠TAH

Prove: ΔMAH ≅ ΔTAH

Solution: Proof
Statement Reason
1. MA ≅ TA 1. Given
2. ∠ MAH ≅ ∠TAH 2. Given
3. AH ≅ AH 3. Reflexive Property
4. ΔMAH ≅ ΔTAH 4. SAS Postulate

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 Example 4
Given: R is the midpoint of MY and ∠ EMR ≅ ∠ CYR
Prove: ΔERM ≅ ΔCRY

Solution: Proof
Statement Reason
1. ∠ EMR ≅ ∠ CYR 1. Given
2. R is the midpoint of MY 2. Given

3. MR ≅ YR 3. Definition of a Midpoint

4. ∠ ERM ≅ ∠CRY 4. Vertical Angle Theorem

5. ΔERM ≅ ΔCRY 5. ASA Postulate

Exercises / Activities

Activity 1. “Are We Congruent?”

Direction: Write Yes, if the two triangles are congruent and No if not. State the
postulate to justify your answer and write it on the box provided.

1. 3.

2. 4.

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Activity 2. “Please, Complete Me.”
Directions: Complete the proof.

Given: JR bisects ∠ EJI and EJ ≅ IJ

Prove: ΔEJR ≅ ΔIJR

Solution: Proof
Statement Reason
1. EJ ≅ IJ 1. ____________________________

2. ______________________ 2. Definition of angle bisector

3. ______________________ 3. Reflexive Property

4. ΔEJR ≅ ΔIJR 4. ___________________________

Activity 3
Directions: Supply the two-column table with the appropriate
proof.
Given: BI and RN bisect each other at A.
Prove: ΔBAR ≅ ΔIAN

Solution: Proof
Statement Reason
1. 1.
2. 2.
3. 3.
4. 4.
5. 5.

Reflection: (Journal Writing)

In a Mathematics Fair, one of the activities is a field study in which you will
report on an inquiry about an important concept in Mathematics. Suppose you are
one of the delegates and you are asked to make a report on: How the concept of
triangle congruence is applied in real life, most especially in this time of COVID-19.
How will you do it? But since we cannot conduct a symposium, write your report in
your journal.

Rubric for Scoring:

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 Standard Student’s
Criteria for Essay
Score Score
The content and concept were well-thought. 4 points
The paper was well-written with ideas easily 3 points
conveyed to readers.
Points are thoroughly developed. 3 points
TOTAL 10 points

References for learners:

Alferez, Merle S. and Alvin E. Lambino. MSA Geometry. Quezon City. MSA
Academic Advancement Institute, 2004.

Abuzo, Emmanuel P., Bryant, Merden L., Cabrella, Jem Boy B., Caldez, Belen P.,
Callanta, Melvin M., Castro, Anastacia Proserfina I., Halabaso, Sonia P.,
Nocom, Roger T. and Concepcion S. Ternida. Mathematics Learner’s Module 8.
Quezon City. Department of Education. Book Media Press, Inc. and Printwell,
Inc., 2013.

Oronce, Orlando and Marilyn Mendoza. E-MATH 8. Manila: Rex Book Store, Inc.,
2015.

Answer Key