Question

find the area of the kite.
? ft²

Explanation:

Step1: Recall the kite area formula

The area of a kite is given by $\frac{1}{2} \times d_1 \times d_2$, where $d_1$ and $d_2$ are the lengths of the diagonals. First, find the lengths of the two diagonals.
For the first diagonal (horizontal), we add the two segments: $5 + 9 = 14$ ft.
For the second diagonal (vertical), we add the two segments: $3 + 3 = 6$ ft.

Step2: Apply the formula

Substitute $d_1 = 14$ and $d_2 = 6$ into the formula: $\text{Area} = \frac{1}{2} \times 14 \times 6$.
Calculate $\frac{1}{2} \times 14 = 7$, then $7 \times 6 = 42$.

Answer:

42