Labeling Sides Opposite, Adjacent, and Hypotenuse

Front

What is the hypotenuse in a right triangle?

Back

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

Front

What is the side opposite to an angle in a right triangle?

Back

The side opposite to an angle is the side that does not touch the angle.

Front

What is the adjacent side in relation to a reference angle?

Back

The adjacent side is the side that is next to the reference angle.

Front

If the hypotenuse is 34, what is the length of the hypotenuse?

Back

34

Front

If the side opposite ∠X is 16, what is the length of the side opposite ∠X?

Back

16

Front

If the side adjacent to ∠Z is 16, what is the length of the side adjacent to ∠Z?

Back

16

Front

If the side adjacent to ∠A is 40, what is the length of the side adjacent to ∠A?

Back

40

Front

In a right triangle, how do you identify the hypotenuse?

Back

The hypotenuse is always opposite the right angle.

Front

What is the relationship between the hypotenuse and the other two sides in a right triangle?

Back

The hypotenuse is longer than either of the other two sides.

Front

How do you determine which side is opposite an angle?

Back

The opposite side is the one that does not touch the angle.