Kites, Trapezoids, and Midsegments

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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 a kite?

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1. Two pairs of adjacent sides are equal. 2. The diagonals intersect at right angles. 3. One diagonal bisects the other.

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What is the sum of the interior angles of a trapezoid?

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The sum of the interior angles of a trapezoid is 360 degrees.

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What is an isosceles trapezoid?

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An isosceles trapezoid is a trapezoid in which the non-parallel sides are equal in length.

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How do you find the length of the midsegment of a trapezoid?

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The length of the midsegment is the average of the lengths of the two bases: (Base1 + Base2) / 2.

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What is the relationship between the angles in an isosceles trapezoid?

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The base angles of an isosceles trapezoid are equal.

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If one angle of a trapezoid is 115 degrees, what is the measure of the opposite angle?

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The opposite angle is also 115 degrees, as the sum of the angles in a trapezoid is 360 degrees.

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What is the formula for finding the area of a trapezoid?

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Area = (Base1 + Base2) / 2 * Height.

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What is the definition of a midsegment in a trapezoid?

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The midsegment is a line segment that connects the midpoints of the non-parallel sides.

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How do you solve for missing angles in a kite?

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Use the properties of kites: the angles between the unequal sides are equal, and the angles between the equal sides are equal.