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MATHEMATICS
Quarter 3 – Module 8
Constructing and Solving
Sides and Angles of a Polygon

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Mathematics – Grade 7
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Quarter 3 – Module 8: Constructing and Solving Sides and Angles of a Polygon

Second Edition, 2021

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This module was designed to provide you with fun and meaningful
opportunities for guided and independent learning at our own pace and time. It is
designed to develop your skills in constructing and solving sides and angles of a
polygon using mathematical tools. It will also a help you construct and solve these
polygons accurately and precisely using its exact measurement.

Direction: Identify the following mathematical tools. Write your answer in your activity
notebook.

a. __________________________

b. ___________________________

c. ____________________________

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 ’s In

Open the Basket

Match the definition below with the words from the basket. Write only the letter
of the correct answer in your activity notebook.

B. TRIANGLE
A. SQUARE C. HEXAGON

D. RECTANGLE E. PENTAGON

1. A four-sided polygon with two pairs of parallel congruent sides and four interior angles of
900 each.

2. A four- sided polygon with four congruent sides and four congruent angles.

3. A five- sided polygon with five interior angles.

4. A six-sided polygon with six interior angles.

5. A three-sided polygon with three angles and three vertices.

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Constructions are step-by-step processes used to create accurate geometric figures. To create
construction by hand, there are a few tools that you can use:

Compass  A drawing instrument used to draw circles and arcs.

Protractor  A measuring instrument, typically made of transparent plastic or glass,
for measuring angles.
Ruler  A device used in geometry and technical drawing used to
measure distances or draw a straight line.

Definition:

Angles are shapes, formed by two lines or rays diverging from a common point.
Arc is any unbroken part of the circumference of a circle or other curved line.
A circle is a set of points in a plane that are equidistant from a given point.
Parallel Lines are lines that remain the same distance apart over their entire length.
Perpendicular Lines are lines that meets or crosses another line at right angles (90 0).
Radius is the length of the line from the center to any point on the circle.
Rectangle is a parallelogram with four right angles.
Regular Hexagon is a polygon with six equal sides and angles.
Regular Pentagon is a polygon with five equal sides and angles.
Square is a parallelogram with 4 congruent sides and 4 right angles.
Triangle is a polygon with three sides and three angles.
Vertex is a corner or a point where lines meet.

Use your compass and straightedge when drawing a construction.

No free-hand drawing!

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Lesson Constructing Triangles, Squares, Rectangles,

1 Regular Pentagon and Regular Hexagon

Perform the following steps to construct your own basic geometric figures:

Constructing Triangles

We can construct a triangle when we know some of its measurements, that is, its sides, its
angles, or some of its sides and angles.

Constructing Triangles when Three Sides are Given

Example:
How do you construct a triangle ABC whose sides are 7cm, 5cm and 3cm with the use of a ruler and a
compass?

Step 1: Use a ruler to draw a line segment AB having 7 cm in length.

Step 2: Set the compass width to 5 cm. Draw an arc 5 cm away from point A. The third
vertex of the triangle will be somewhere along this arc.

Step 3: Set the compass width to 3 cm. Draw an arc from point B. Note where this arc crosses
the first arc. This will be the third vertex of the triangle.

Step4: Use your ruler to join points A and B to the point where the arcs intersect (C)

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 According to the property of
triangles, the sum of any two
sides of a triangle is always
greater than the third side

We can also construct a triangle using 2 sides and 1 angle.

Example:
Construct a triangle PQR given that PQ= 4cm, QR= 6.5cm and m PQR  600 .

Step 1: Draw the line segment QR = 6.5 cm. (Here we take the longest side)
Step 2: Using a protractor, at Q, draw a line QX making an angle of 600
Step 3: With Q as center, draw an arc of radius 4cm to cut the line (QX) at P.
Step 4: Join PR.

We can also construct triangles using 2

angles and 1 side.
Just follow the same steps.

Constructing Squares

A square is a parallelogram with 4 congruent sides and 4 right angles.

Follow the step-by-step process to construct your own square.

Step 1: Start with a given line segment AB. This will become one side of the square.

Step 2: Extend the line AB to the right.

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Step 3: Set the compasses on B and any convenient width. Scribe an arc on each side of B,
creating the two points F and G.

Step 4: With the compasses on G and any convenient width, draw an arc above the point B.

Step 5: Without changing the compass' width, place the compass on F and draw an arc
above B, crossing the previous arc and creating point H.

Step 6: Draw a line from B through H. This line is perpendicular to AB, so the angle ABH
is a right angle (90°); This will become the second side of the square.

Step 7: Set the compass on A and set its width to AB. This width will be held unchanged as
we create the square's other three sides.

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Step 8: Draw an arc above point A.

Step 9: Without changing the width, move the compass to point B. Draw an arc across BH
creating point C - a vertex of the square.

Step 10: Without changing the width, move the compasses to C. Draw an arc to the left of C
across the exiting arc, creating point D – a vertex of the square.

Step 11: Draw the lines CD and AD.

Done. ABCD is a square where each side has a length AB.

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2 Solving Sides and Angles of a Polygon

DISCUSSION:
TRIANGLE
A. Problem Solving Involving Sides in Triangles

DEFINITION:
Perimeter of Triangle: The perimeter of any two-dimensional figure is defined as the distance
around the figure. We can calculate the perimeter of any closed shape just adding up the length
of each of the sides.
Therefore, in the case of a triangle, the perimeter will be the sum of all the three sides. If a
triangle has three sides a, b and c, then,
Perimeter, P = a + b +c

Example 1:

Given that the perimeter of ∆ABC = 29 cm; line

segment AB = 3cm; line segment BC = 14 cm.
Find the measure of line segment AC.

Substitute AB by 3 cm and BC by 14cm.

Solution: Add the measure of AB and BC which is 17cm.
AB + BC+ AC = m∆ABC Subtract the sum of AB and BC to both sides of
3cm +14cm + AC = 29 cm the equation.
AC = 12 cm

B. Problem Solving Involving Angles in Triangles

In this topic, you will be able to learn how to find the measure of the interior angles
and the exterior angles of a triangle and it is remote interior angles.

Example: 1. The Angle Sum of a Triangle

The sum of the degree measures of the interior angles of a triangle is 180.
m∠A + m∠B + m∠C = 180
We can get the measure of ∠C using
the Angle Sum of a Triangle, where:
m∠A+ m∠B + m∠C = 180
30+ 25 +∠C = 180
55+ m∠C = 180
m∠C = 180 – 55
m∠C = 125

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 2. The Exterior Angle of a Triangle (EAT)
The measure of an exterior angle of a triangle is
equal to the sum of the measures of its two remote
interior angles.
m∠BCE = m∠B + m∠A

’s More

1. In ABC , mA  370 and mB  690 . Calculate for the mC .
2. The perimeter of the rectangle given below is 51 inches. Solve for the measure of
AD given that the measure of AB = CD = 16 inches.

A B

D C

I Have Learned

Directions: Share your learning insights about the lesson that you have learned by
completing the statements below.

I have learned that ________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________ .

I have realized that ________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________ .

I will apply_________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________ .

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 I Can Do

Direction: Perform the tasks below in a short size bond paper by following the steps
presented in the Discussion
1. Construct Square LMNO whose side measures 4 inches.
2. Illustrate rectangle RSTU with adjacent sides of lengths 8 cm and 5 cm.

Rubric:
Score Description
10 A correct mathematical representation is constructed to analyze the
relationship and interpret the problems.
7 An appropriate mathematical representation is constructed but slow a few
inaccuracy.
3 An attempt is made to construct a mathematical representation but is not
accepted.
1 No attempt is made to construct a mathematical representation

MULTIPLE CHOICE
Direction: Read and analyse the following statements. Write the letter of the correct answer
on your notebook.
1. Find the perimeter of a triangular piece of cloth measures 3.84 cm, 6.23 cm, and 5.6
cm.
A. 15.67 cm B. 14. 113 cm C. 15. 14 cm D. 15.97 cm
2. How many sides does a convex polygon have if the sum of measures of its angles is
900?
A. 6 B. 7 C. 8 D. 5
3. Find the sum of the measure of the interior angles of a regular decagon?
A. 120o B. 180o C. 1440o D. 144o
4. Triangle DEF is an isosceles triangle, where ∠𝐷 = 80𝑜 ; 𝑚∠𝐸 = 20𝑜 .Find the
measure of ∠𝐹.
A. 60o B. 80 C. 20o D. 45o
5. The sum of the measures of the interior angles of a convex polygon is 2700 o. Find the
number of sides.
A. 14 B. 16 C. 18 D. 17

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A student claimed that there is a regular polygon with each interior angle measure of 120.
Determine if the student’s claim is true. If the claim is true, identify the polygon.

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Answer keys Answer keys
ASSESSMENT WHAT I KNOW
1. A 1. compass
2. B 2. ruler
3. C 3. protractor
4. B
5. D
WHAT’S IN
1. D
ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES
2. A
ANS: 6:hexagon 3. E
4. C
5. B
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Abrasado, Rolando B., Baylon, Mer T.,, et.al. . n.d. Mathematics Resource Package G7 Q3, Week 10-
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July 20, 2020. www.siyavula.com .
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