ACT Math : Quadrilaterals

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Example Questions

Example Question #1 : How To Find An Angle In A Kite

Kite vt act

Using the kite shown above, find the sum of the two remaining congruent interior angles. 

Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle 295$^{\circ}$\)

\(\displaystyle 300$^{\circ}$\)

\(\displaystyle 75$^{\circ}$\)

\(\displaystyle 300.5$^{\circ}$\)

\(\displaystyle 147.5$^{\circ}$\)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle 295$^{\circ}$\)

Explanation:

The sum of the interior angles of any polygon can be found by applying the formula: 

\(\displaystyle 180 (n-2)\) degrees, where \(\displaystyle n\) is the number of sides in the polygon. 

By definition, a kite is a polygon with four total sides (quadrilateral). The sum of the interior angles of any quadrilateral must equal: \(\displaystyle 180(4-2)\) degrees \(\displaystyle =180(2)\) degrees \(\displaystyle =360\) degrees. Additionally, kites must have two sets of equivalent adjacent sides & one set of congruent opposite angles

To find the sum of the remaining two angles, determine the difference between \(\displaystyle 360\) degrees and the sum of the non-congruent opposite angles.

The solution is:

\(\displaystyle 40+25=65\)

\(\displaystyle 360-65=295\) degrees

Thus, \(\displaystyle 295\) degrees is the sum of the remaining two opposite angles.

Check:

\(\displaystyle 295+65=360\)

Example Question #1 : How To Find An Angle In A Kite

A kite has one set of opposite interior angles where the two angles measure \(\displaystyle 28$^{\circ}$\) and \(\displaystyle 84$^{\circ}$\), respectively. Find the measurement for one of the two remaining interior angles in this kite. 

Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle 112$^{\circ}$\)

\(\displaystyle 248$^{\circ}$\)

\(\displaystyle 124$^{\circ}$\)

\(\displaystyle 84^2$^{\circ}$\)

Not enough information is provided 

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle 124$^{\circ}$\)

Explanation:

The sum of the interior angles of any polygon can be found by applying the formula:

\(\displaystyle 180 (n-2)\) degrees, where \(\displaystyle n\) is the number of sides in the polygon.

By definition, a kite is a polygon with four total sides (quadrilateral). The sum of the interior angles of any quadrilateral must equal: \(\displaystyle 180(4-2)\) degrees \(\displaystyle =180(2)\) degrees \(\displaystyle =360\) degrees. Additionally, kites must have two sets of equivalent adjacent sides & one set of congruent opposite angles.

The missing angle can be found by finding the sum of the non-congruent opposite angles. Then divide the difference between \(\displaystyle 360\) degrees and the non-congruent opposite angles sum by \(\displaystyle 2\):   

\(\displaystyle 28+84=112\)

\(\displaystyle 360-112=248\)

This means that \(\displaystyle 248\) is the sum of the remaining two angles, which must be opposite congruent angles. Therefore, the measurement for one of the angles is: 

\(\displaystyle \frac{248}{2}=124\) 

Example Question #1 : How To Find An Angle In A Kite

A kite has one set of opposite interior angles where the two angles measure \(\displaystyle 118$^{\circ}$\) and \(\displaystyle 51$^{\circ}$\), respectively. Find the measurement for one of the two remaining interior angles in this kite. 

Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle 59.5$^{\circ}$\)

\(\displaystyle 95.5$^{\circ}$\)

\(\displaystyle 169$^{\circ}$\)

\(\displaystyle 95$^{\circ}$\)

\(\displaystyle 191$^{\circ}$\)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle 95.5$^{\circ}$\)

Explanation:

The sum of the interior angles of any polygon can be found by applying the formula: 

\(\displaystyle 180 (n-2)\) degrees, where \(\displaystyle n\) is the number of sides in the polygon. 

A kite is a polygon with four total sides (quadrilateral). The sum of the interior angles of any quadrilateral must equal: \(\displaystyle 180(4-2)\) degrees \(\displaystyle =180(2)\) degrees \(\displaystyle =360\) degrees. Additionally, kites must have two sets of equivalent adjacent sides & one set of congruent opposite angles

The missing angle can be found by finding the sum of the non-congruent opposite angles. Then divide the difference between \(\displaystyle 360\) degrees and the non-congruent opposite angles sum by \(\displaystyle 2\):   

\(\displaystyle 118+51=169\)

\(\displaystyle 360-169=191\)

This means that \(\displaystyle 191\) is the sum of the remaining two angles, which must be opposite congruent angles. Therefore, the measurement for one of the angles is: 

\(\displaystyle \frac{191}{2}=95.5\) 

Example Question #2 : How To Find An Angle In A Kite

Kite vt act

Using the kite shown above, find the sum of the two remaining congruent interior angles. 

Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle 275$^{\circ}$\)

\(\displaystyle 85$^{\circ}$\)

\(\displaystyle 285$^{\circ}$\)

\(\displaystyle 265$^{\circ}$\)

\(\displaystyle 132.5$^{\circ}$\)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle 285$^{\circ}$\)

Explanation:

The sum of the interior angles of any polygon can be found by applying the formula: 

\(\displaystyle 180 (n-2)\) degrees, where \(\displaystyle n\) is the number of sides in the polygon. 

A kite is a polygon with four total sides (quadrilateral). The sum of the interior angles of any quadrilateral must equal: \(\displaystyle 180(4-2)\) degrees \(\displaystyle =180(2)\) degrees \(\displaystyle =360\) degrees. Additionally, kites must have two sets of equivalent adjacent sides & one set of congruent opposite angles

To find the sum of the remaining two angles, determine the difference between \(\displaystyle 360\) degrees and the sum of the non-congruent opposite angles.

The solution is:

\(\displaystyle 45+30=75\)

\(\displaystyle 360-75=285\) degrees

Thus, \(\displaystyle 285\) degrees is the sum of the remaining two opposite angles.

Example Question #3 : How To Find An Angle In A Kite

A kite has one set of opposite interior angles where the two angles measure \(\displaystyle 91$^{\circ}$\) and \(\displaystyle 99$^{\circ}$\) , respectively. Find the measurement for one of the two remaining interior angles in this kite.

Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle 170$^{\circ}$\)

\(\displaystyle 72$^{\circ}$\)

\(\displaystyle 95$^{\circ}$\)

\(\displaystyle 85$^{\circ}$\)

\(\displaystyle 190$^{\circ}$\)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle 85$^{\circ}$\)

Explanation:

The sum of the interior angles of any polygon can be found by applying the formula: 

\(\displaystyle 180 (n-2)\) degrees, where \(\displaystyle n\) is the number of sides in the polygon. 

By definition, a kite is a polygon with four total sides (quadrilateral). The sum of the interior angles of any quadrilateral must equal: \(\displaystyle 180(4-2)\) degrees \(\displaystyle =180(2)\) degrees \(\displaystyle =360\) degrees. Additionally, kites must have two sets of equivalent adjacent sides & one set of congruent opposite angles

The missing angle can be found by finding the sum of the non-congruent opposite angles. Then divide the difference between \(\displaystyle 360\) degrees and the non-congruent opposite angles sum by \(\displaystyle 2\):   

\(\displaystyle 91+99=190\)

\(\displaystyle 360-190=170\)

This means that \(\displaystyle 170\) is the sum of the remaining two angles, which must be opposite congruent angles. Therefore, the measurement for one of the angles is: 

\(\displaystyle \frac{170}{2}=85\) 

Example Question #4 : How To Find An Angle In A Kite

A kite has one set of opposite interior angles where the two angles measure \(\displaystyle 82$^{\circ}$\) and \(\displaystyle 58$^{\circ}$\), respectively. Find the measurement of the sum of the two remaining interior angles in this kite. 

Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle 110$^{\circ}$\)

\(\displaystyle 240$^{\circ}$\)

\(\displaystyle 105$^{\circ}$\)

\(\displaystyle 140$^{\circ}$\)

\(\displaystyle 220$^{\circ}$\)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle 220$^{\circ}$\)

Explanation:

The sum of the interior angles of any polygon can be found by applying the formula: 

\(\displaystyle 180 (n-2)\) degrees, where \(\displaystyle n\) is the number of sides in the polygon. 

By definition, a kite is a polygon with four total sides (quadrilateral). The sum of the interior angles of any quadrilateral must equal: \(\displaystyle 180(4-2)\) degrees \(\displaystyle =180(2)\) degrees \(\displaystyle =360\) degrees. Additionally, kites must have two sets of equivalent adjacent sides & one set of congruent opposite angles

To find the sum of the remaining two angles, determine the difference between \(\displaystyle 360\) degrees and the sum of the non-congruent opposite angles.

The solution is:

\(\displaystyle 82+58=140\)

\(\displaystyle 360-140=220\) degrees

This means that \(\displaystyle 220\) degrees is the sum of the remaining two opposite angles and that each have an individual measurement of \(\displaystyle 110\) degrees.

Check:

\(\displaystyle 110+110+58+82=360\)

Example Question #5 : How To Find An Angle In A Kite

A kite has one set of opposite interior angles where the two angles measure \(\displaystyle 204$^{\circ}$\) and \(\displaystyle 36$^{\circ}$\), respectively. Find the measurement for one of the two remaining interior angles in this kite. 

Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle 60$^{\circ}$\)

\(\displaystyle 120$^{\circ}$\)

\(\displaystyle \sqrt{240}$^{\circ}$\) 

\(\displaystyle 140$^{\circ}$\)

\(\displaystyle 240$^{\circ}$\)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle 60$^{\circ}$\)

Explanation:

The sum of the interior angles of any polygon can be found by applying the formula: 

\(\displaystyle 180 (n-2)\) degrees, where \(\displaystyle n\) is the number of sides in the polygon. 

A kite is a polygon with four total sides (quadrilateral). The sum of the interior angles of any quadrilateral must equal: \(\displaystyle 180(4-2)\) degrees \(\displaystyle =180(2)\) degrees \(\displaystyle =360\) degrees. Additionally, kites must have two sets of equivalent adjacent sides & one set of congruent opposite angles

The missing angle can be found by finding the sum of the non-congruent opposite angles. Then divide the difference between \(\displaystyle 360\) degrees and the non-congruent opposite angles sum by \(\displaystyle 2\):   

\(\displaystyle 204+36=240\)

\(\displaystyle 360-240=120\)

This means that \(\displaystyle 120\) is the sum of the remaining two angles, which must be opposite congruent angles. Therefore, the measurement for one of the angles is: 

\(\displaystyle \frac{120}{2}=60\) 

Example Question #2 : How To Find An Angle In A Kite

A kite has one set of opposite interior angles where the two angles measure \(\displaystyle 112$^{\circ}$\) and \(\displaystyle 101$^{\circ}$\), respectively. Find the measurement of the sum of the two remaining interior angles.

Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle 213$^{\circ}$\)

\(\displaystyle 67.5$^{\circ}$\)

\(\displaystyle 147$^{\circ}$\)

\(\displaystyle 101$^{\circ}$\)

\(\displaystyle 62$^{\circ}$\)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle 147$^{\circ}$\)

Explanation:

The sum of the interior angles of any polygon can be found by applying the formula: 

\(\displaystyle 180 (n-2)\) degrees, where \(\displaystyle n\) is the number of sides in the polygon. 

By definition, a kite is a polygon with four total sides (quadrilateral). The sum of the interior angles of any quadrilateral must equal: \(\displaystyle 180(4-2)\) degrees \(\displaystyle =180(2)\) degrees \(\displaystyle =360\) degrees. Additionally, kites must have two sets of equivalent adjacent sides & one set of congruent opposite angles

To find the sum of the remaining two angles, determine the difference between \(\displaystyle 360\) degrees and the sum of the non-congruent opposite angles.

The solution is:

\(\displaystyle 112+101=213\)

\(\displaystyle 360-213=147\) degrees

This means that \(\displaystyle 147\) degrees is the sum of the remaining two opposite angles.

Check:

\(\displaystyle 213+147=360\)

Example Question #2 : How To Find An Angle In A Kite

A kite has one set of opposite interior angles where the two angles measure \(\displaystyle 16$^{\circ}$\) and \(\displaystyle 187$^{\circ}$\), respectively. Find the measurement for one of the two remaining interior angles in this kite. 

Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle 78.5$^{\circ}$\)

\(\displaystyle 204.5$^{\circ}$\)

\(\displaystyle 87.5$^{\circ}$\)

\(\displaystyle 203$^{\circ}$\)

\(\displaystyle 157$^{\circ}$\)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle 78.5$^{\circ}$\)

Explanation:

The sum of the interior angles of any polygon can be found by applying the formula: 

\(\displaystyle 180 (n-2)\) degrees, where \(\displaystyle n\) is the number of sides in the polygon. 

By definition, a kite is a polygon with four total sides (quadrilateral). The sum of the interior angles of any quadrilateral must equal: \(\displaystyle 180(4-2)\) degrees \(\displaystyle =180(2)\) degrees \(\displaystyle =360\) degrees. Additionally, kites must have two sets of equivalent adjacent sides & one set of congruent opposite angles

The missing angle can be found by finding the sum of the non-congruent opposite angles. Then divide the difference between \(\displaystyle 360\) degrees and the non-congruent opposite angles sum by \(\displaystyle 2\):   

\(\displaystyle 16+187=203\)

\(\displaystyle 360-203=157\)

This means that \(\displaystyle 157\) is the sum of the remaining two angles, which must be opposite congruent angles. Therefore, the measurement for one of the angles is: 

\(\displaystyle \frac{157}{2}=78.5\) 

Example Question #1 : How To Find An Angle In A Kite

Kite vt act

Using the kite shown above, find the sum of the two remaining congruent interior angles. 

Possible Answers:

\(\displaystyle 187.5$^{\circ}$\)

\(\displaystyle 175$^{\circ}$\)

\(\displaystyle 264$^{\circ}$\)

\(\displaystyle 87.5$^{\circ}$\)

\(\displaystyle 106$^{\circ}$\)

Correct answer:

\(\displaystyle 175$^{\circ}$\)

Explanation:

The sum of the interior angles of any polygon can be found by applying the formula: 

\(\displaystyle 180 (n-2)\) degrees, where \(\displaystyle n\) is the number of sides in the polygon. 

A kite is a polygon with four total sides (quadrilateral). The sum of the interior angles of any quadrilateral must equal: \(\displaystyle 180(4-2)\) degrees \(\displaystyle =180(2)\) degrees \(\displaystyle =360\) degrees. Additionally, kites must have two sets of equivalent adjacent sides & one set of congruent opposite angles

To find the sum of the remaining two angles, determine the difference between \(\displaystyle 360\) degrees and the sum of the non-congruent opposite angles.

The solution is:

\(\displaystyle 53+132=185\) degrees

\(\displaystyle 360-185=175\) degrees

Thus, \(\displaystyle 175\) degrees is the sum of the remaining two opposite angles.

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