Question

If RT bisects SU, find each measure ST, RU, SV, SU,

Answer 1

Answer:

ST = 23

RU = 8

SV = 5

SV = 10

Step-by-step explanation:

Use the knowledge of the properties of a kite to find the measure of ST, RU, SV, and SU as shown below:

✍️Recall: Each pair of adjacent sides of a kite are congruent/equal.

ST and TU are a pair of adjacent sides.

TU = 23

✅Therefore, ST = 23.

RU and RS are a pair of adjacent sides.

RS = 8

✅Therefore, RU = 8.

✍️ Recall: the longer diagonal of a kite bisects the shorter one. This means RT divides SU into two equal parts, namely SV and UV.

Since UV = 5, therefore,

✅SV = 5

SU = UV + SV

✅SV = 5 + 5 = 10