Worked Example 3: Kite Angles
Part of Properties of Quadrilaterals — GCSE Mathematics
This study notes covers Worked Example 3: Kite Angles within Properties of Quadrilaterals for GCSE Mathematics. Revise Properties of Quadrilaterals in Geometry & Measures for GCSE Mathematics with 11 exam-style questions and 3 flashcards. This topic appears less often, but it can still be a useful differentiator on mixed-topic papers. It is section 6 of 9 in this topic. Use this study notes to connect the idea to the wider topic before moving on to questions and flashcards.
Topic position
Section 6 of 9
Practice
11 questions
Recall
3 flashcards
Worked Example 3: Kite Angles
A kite has angles of 40°, 120°, and 120°. Find the fourth angle.
Step 1 Add known angles
40° + 120° + 120° = 280°
Step 2 Subtract from 360°
Fourth angle = 360° − 280° = 80°
(Note: The 120° angles are the equal pair opposite each other)