Question

find the value of x in the following kite.
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Explanation:

Identify the geometric properties of the kite

Using the Properties of Kites knowledge point, the diagonals of a kite are perpendicular to each other. This is shown by the right-angle symbols at the intersection of diagonals \(AC\) and \(BD\). Let the intersection point of the diagonals be \(E\). Therefore, triangle \(AED\) is a right-angled triangle with \(\angle AED = 90^\circ\).

Set up the angle sum equation

Using the Right Triangle Angle Sum knowledge point, the sum of the acute angles in a right triangle is \(90^\circ\). In right triangle \(AED\), the acute angles are \(\angle EAD = x\) and \(\angle ADE = 52^\circ\).

$$ x + 52^\circ = 90^\circ $$

Solve for x

Using the Linear Equations knowledge point

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Answer:

Find the value of x in the following kite.
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