Which of the following statements are true of the hypotenuse of a right triangle? Select all that apply.

A.) It is the longest side of a right triangle.

B.) It is one of the legs. It is opposite the right angle.

C.) Its length is the sum of the lengths of the other two sides.

D.) It forms a right angle with an adjacent side.

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Moss

12 December, 12:03

Which of the following statements are true of the hypotenuse of a right triangle? Select all that apply.

A.) It is the longest side of a right triangle.

B.) It is one of the legs. It is opposite the right angle.

C.) Its length is the sum of the lengths of the other two sides.

D.) It forms a right angle with an adjacent side.

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Frederick Murray · Answer 1

Answer: A. It is the longest side of a right triangle.

The hypotenuse of a right triangle is the longest side of the triangle. The two other sides are referred to as the legs of the right triangle. Only right triangles have hypotenuse and it is always opposite the right angle.