Asked by Alicion Connor on May 11, 2024
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The side of a right triangle that is opposite the right angle is called the _____.
A) hypotenuse
B) adjacent side
C) opposite side
D) right side
Hypotenuse
The longest side of a right-angled triangle, opposite the right angle, calculated as the square root of the sum of the squares of the other two sides.
Right Angle
An angle of 90 degrees.
- Master the concept of the Pythagorean theorem and its role in ascertaining the measurements of sides in right-angled triangles.
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Miami SneakermafiaMay 12, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The side of a right triangle that is opposite the right angle is called the hypotenuse. It is the longest side of the right triangle.
Learning Objectives
- Master the concept of the Pythagorean theorem and its role in ascertaining the measurements of sides in right-angled triangles.