Question

Analyze the characteristics of the hypotenuse of a right triangle. (select all that apply)

Which of the following options best describe(s) the hypotenuse of a right triangle?

In a right triangle, a hypotenuse is the side opposite an acute angle.

In a right triangle, a hypotenuse is the side opposite a right angle.

In a right triangle, a hypotenuse is the shortest side of the triangle.

In a right triangle, a hypotenuse is the longest side of the triangle.

In a right triangle, a hypotenuse can be equal to another side of the triangle.

Answer 1

-In a right triangle, a hypotenuse is the longest side of the triangle
-In a right triangle, a hypotenuse is the side opposite a right angle

Answer 2

(B) and (D)

Explanation:

From the definition of Hypotenuse, we have

(B) A Hypotenuse is the side opposite a right angle in the given right angled triangle.

And (D) A hypotenuse is always the longest side of the triangle in the given right angled triangle.

Thus, option (B) and (D) are correct because they completely explains the properties of Hypotenuse and the rest of the options are incorrect.