Properties of Trapezoids and Kites
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Theorems
Theorem 7.14 Isosceles Trapezoid Base Angles Theorem NO bese 4?
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Ifa trapezoid is isosceles, then each pair of base angles is congruent.
If trapezoid ABCD is isosceles, then|Z4 = 2D} lee = ZC) LO.
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Theorem 7.15 Isosceles Trapezoid Base Angles Converse 8
Ifa trapezoid has pair of congruent base angles, then it isan isosceles trapezo Ls
1[Z4 = ZD(orif 2B = ZC), then trapezoid ABCD is isosceles. ?
base. xTheorem 7.16 Isosceles Trapezoid Diagonals Theorem
A trapezoid is isosceles if and only if its , 5 c
Trapezoid ABCD is isosceles if and only if|AC = BD.) Lay
Theorem 7.17 Trapezoid Midsegment Theorem
‘The midsegment ofa trapezoid is parallel to each base, and its length is
one-half the sum of the lengths of the bases.
If MN is the midsegment of trapezoid ABCD, then| MIN|AB| and MIN||DC
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Theorem 7.18 Kite Diagonals Theorem B D
Ifa quadrilateral is a kite, then its
Tf quadrilateral ABCD is a kite, A
Theorem 7.19 Kite Opposite Angles Theorem c
Ifa quadrilateral isa kite, then exactly one pair of opposite angles are congruent.
If quadrilateral ABCD is akite and BC = BA, then|Z4 = dana 2Bz 2D. 7 °
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1. Show that the quadrilateral with vertices at (0, 3), #®(0s'6), S(=6, 0), and ((3.0))
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