Question

find the area of the kite.

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate the length of the diagonals

The formula for the area of a kite is \(A=\frac{1}{2}d_1d_2\), where \(d_1\) and \(d_2\) are the lengths of the diagonals.
One diagonal \(d_1=(2 + 2)=4\) ft.
Another diagonal \(d_2=(2+8)=10\) ft.

Step2: Substitute into the area formula

Substitute \(d_1 = 4\) and \(d_2=10\) into the formula \(A=\frac{1}{2}d_1d_2\).
\(A=\frac{1}{2}\times4\times10\)
\(A = 2\times10\)

Answer:

\(20\)