Leg or Hypotenuse??

Front

The side across from the 90 degree angle is called the ________________.

Back

Hypotenuse

Front

In a right triangle, __________ is ALWAYS the longest side.

Back

a hypotenuse

Front

Which choice represents the legs in a right triangle?

Back

a and b

Front

What is the definition of a hypotenuse?

Back

The hypotenuse is the longest side of a right triangle, opposite the right angle.

Front

What are the legs of a right triangle?

Back

The legs are the two sides that form the right angle.

Front

If a triangle has sides of lengths 3, 4, and 5, which side is the hypotenuse?

Back

The side with length 5 is the hypotenuse.

Front

In a right triangle, if one leg is 6 and the other leg is 8, what is the length of the hypotenuse?

Back

The hypotenuse is 10 (using the Pythagorean theorem: 6² + 8² = c²).

Front

True or False: The hypotenuse can be shorter than either leg in a right triangle.

Back

False

Front

If the hypotenuse is labeled as 'c', what are the legs typically labeled as?

Back

The legs are typically labeled as 'a' and 'b'.

Front

What is the Pythagorean theorem?

Back

a² + b² = c², where c is the hypotenuse.