The figure below shows a kite labeled PQRS.

Write a 2-column, paragraph, or flow-chart proof to show that angle QRP is congruent to angle SRP.

Question

The figure below shows a kite labeled PQRS. 



Write a 2-column, paragraph, or flow-chart proof to show that angle QRP is congruent to angle SRP.

anonymous · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

@jim_thompson5910

anonymous · Answer

almost done jim lol

anonymous · Answer

im just really bad at proofs...i dont know why...it just doesn't "click" like it does in algebra

anonymous · Answer

@jim_thompson5910

anonymous · Answer

ok they share sides

anonymous · Answer

it looks liek ASA already but i cant be sure

jim_thompson5910 · Answer

first let's draw it out

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jim_thompson5910 · Answer

PQRS is a kite, so 

PQ = PS
QR = RS

this is by the definition of what a kite is

jim_thompson5910 · Answer

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jim_thompson5910 · Answer

you just said that the two triangles PQR and PSR share a common side (PR), so

PR = PR

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jim_thompson5910 · Answer

I'm sure you see what to do from here

anonymous · Answer

yep got it thx

anonymous · Answer

actually a really good explanation..wish i could give it more than one medal lol