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Geometry
February 8, 2017
6.6 Trapezoids and Kites
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Copy and complete:
1. A _________ has two pairs of parallel sides.
2. A _________ has one pair of parallel sides.
3. The _________ of an isosceles triangle are
congruent.
4. The _________ of a trapezoid are parallel.
Today’s Objectives
1. Apply the properties of trapezoids.
2. Explore the properties of kites.
Review: Trapezoid
A quadrilateral with EXACTLY ONE pair of
parallel sides.
Review: Trapezoid
One pair of parallel sides (bases) and one
pair of non-parallel sides (legs).
Midsegment: Average of the base lengths.
Isosceles: Congruent legs, base angles, and
diagonals.
Practice (Worksheet)
Kite
A quadrilateral with two pairs
of ADJACENT congruent sides
(of different lengths).
Kite: Property
The diagonals of a kite are
perpendicular.
Practice (Worksheet)