Question

In kite ABCD, BE = –x + 6 and ED = 0.5x. Determine the value of x in the kite shown.Question options:A) x = 4B) x = –3C) x = –12D) x = 9

Answer 1

Using the properties of a kite, BE = ED

-x + 6 = 0.5x

We can now proceed to solve for x

Add x to both-side of the equation

6 = 0.5x + x

6 = 1.5x

Divide both-side of the equation by 1.5

4 = x

Therefore x = 4