KITES

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What is a kite in geometry?

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A kite is a quadrilateral with two distinct pairs of adjacent sides that are equal in length.

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What are the properties of the diagonals of a kite?

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The diagonals of a kite are perpendicular to each other, and one of the diagonals bisects the other.

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How do you find the measure of angles in a kite?

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In a kite, the angles between the unequal sides are equal, and the angles between the equal sides are also equal.

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What is the relationship between the sides of a kite?

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In a kite, two pairs of adjacent sides are equal in length.

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If one angle of a kite is 118 degrees, what are the measures of the other angles?

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The other angle between the equal sides will also be 118 degrees, and the angles between the unequal sides will be supplementary to these.

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What is the formula for the area of a kite?

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The area of a kite can be calculated using the formula: Area = (d1 * d2) / 2, where d1 and d2 are the lengths of the diagonals.

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How do you solve for x in a kite problem?

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To solve for x in a kite problem, you often set up equations based on the properties of the kite, such as the equality of angles or the relationships between sides.

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What does it mean for diagonals to bisect each other in a kite?

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In a kite, one diagonal bisects the other, meaning it divides the other diagonal into two equal parts.

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What is the significance of congruent segments in a kite?

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Congruent segments in a kite indicate that the kite has symmetry, which can be used to solve for unknown lengths or angles.

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How can you determine if a quadrilateral is a kite?

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A quadrilateral is a kite if it has two pairs of adjacent sides that are equal in length.