Identifying Parts of Right Triangles

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

• adjacent

• hypotenuse

• opposite

• base

In a right triangle, which side is the longest and directly across from the right angle?

• Base

• Adjacent

• Opposite

• Hypotenuse

Identify the hypotenuse in a right triangle.

• The side opposite the obtuse angle

• The side opposite the right angle

• The side opposite the acute angle

• The side adjacent to the right angle

Which side of a right triangle is next to the angle of interest but not the hypotenuse?

• Adjacent side

• Hypotenuse side

• Perpendicular side

• Opposite side

What is side c?

• hypotenuse

• leg

• long leg

• short leg

Tags

CCSS.HSG.CO.C.10

What is side b?

• hypotenuse

• leg

• long leg

• short leg

Tags

CCSS.HSG.CO.C.10

In a right triangle, which side is the shortest and directly across from the acute angle?

• Opposite side

• Base side

• Hypotenuse

• Adjacent side

Which part of a right triangle is side A?

What is the hypotenuse?

• 6.2

• 5.4

• 8.2

Tags

CCSS.8.G.B.8

What's the hypotenuse?

• 9

• 10.2

• 5

Tags

CCSS.8.G.B.7