Question

Find the area of the kite.

Answer 1

@Hero I just want you to explain to me how to do this,
As if I never ever read about this, completely beginning.

Answer 2

Still need help? ^.^

Answer 3

Well,there are many angles one could start with when explaining kites. But in this case, we can begin with the following idea.

"A kite is a type of quadrilateral that is symmetric around one of its diagonals."

Notice, they give us the length of one of the diagonals. By observation, you can probably figure out which of the two diagonals divide the kite symmetrically.

Let's call the symmetric diagonal \(p\) and the other diagonal \(q\). Then:

\(\text{Area of a Kite} = \dfrac{pq}{2}\)

In this case, since \(p\) is symmetrical diagonal, the given side is only half its entire length: \(p = 7 + 7\) and \(q\) the non-symmetrical diagonal is \(q = 15 + 4\)

@NvidiaIntely , if we apply those given values to the formula, what will we get for the area of the kite?

Answer 4

Give me a sec.

Answer 5

A = (14*19)/2 = 7* 19 = 133
Correct?

Answer 6

Would you like me to verify this?

Answer 7

Yes, thanks

Answer 8

Correct.

Answer 9

Thank you!

Answer 10

Sorry :( but it's correct.

Answer 11

OKay thanks! x'D