Where is the hypotenuse located?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking about the location or definition of the hypotenuse, which is the longest side of a right triangle, opposite the right angle.
Answer
Opposite the 90-degree angle
The hypotenuse is the side of a right triangle opposite the 90-degree angle. It is the longest side of the triangle.
Answer for screen readers
The hypotenuse is the side of a right triangle opposite the 90-degree angle. It is the longest side of the triangle.
More Information
All right triangles have a hypotenuse, which is always the longest side and directly opposite the right angle.
Tips
A common mistake is confusing the hypotenuse with the other sides. Remember, it is always opposite the right angle.
Sources
- LWTech Learning Lab Math Trig Sides - lwtech.edu
- Hypotenuse, opposite, and adjacent - Khan Academy - khanacademy.org
- Hypotenuse - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org
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