Kite

**//Kite//** is quadrilateral with consecutive sides that are congruent //*Indicated pairs of consecutive sides in the following orientation of kite//
 * __Definition__ **

//Diagonal Properties// ** ** 1. ** One diagonal bisects the other // *Indicated diagonal in the following orientation of kite //
 * __Properties__ **

 **2.** Diagonals are perpendicular to each other This is the most important property of a kite for the following reasons: - Knowing that these angles (formed by intersection of the diagonals ) are 90 degrees, congruence of consecutive triangles (Triangle KIA & Triangle TIA, Triangle EKA & Triangle ETA) can be proved using CPCTC - Knowing that these angles are 90 degrees can partially help find side measures in relation to base angle measurements

**1.** One pair of opposite angles is congruent //*Applies to indicated pairs of opposite sides in the following orientation of the kite// **Example Proof** Prove: Angle IKE is congruent to Angle ITE
 * //Angle Properties// **

** 2. ** Consecutive triangles formed by the diagonals are congruent //*Indicated pairs of consecutive triangles in the following orientation of kite//

**Example Proof** Prove: Triangle RAT is congruent to Triangle CAE