Identifying Opposite, Adjacent, and Hypotenuse

Front

What is the definition of the hypotenuse in a right triangle?

Back

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

Front

In a right triangle, what does 'adjacent' refer to?

Back

The side that is next to a given angle, excluding the hypotenuse.

Front

What does 'opposite' mean in the context of a triangle?

Back

The side that is opposite to a given angle.

Front

In ΔPRS, what side is adjacent to ∠PRS?

Back

RS

Front

In ΔQRS, what side is opposite ∠Q?

Back

RS

Front

In ΔQRS, what side is opposite ∠SRQ?

Back

SQ

Front

What is the hypotenuse of the triangle shown if the sides are AB, BC, and AC?

Back

AB

Front

In ΔPQR, what side is opposite ∠Q?

Back

PR

Front

How do you identify the hypotenuse in a right triangle?

Back

The hypotenuse is always opposite the right angle.

Front

What is the relationship between the sides of a right triangle?

Back

The square of the hypotenuse is equal to the sum of the squares of the other two sides (Pythagorean theorem).