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What is true about the hypotenuse?

it is the longest side of the right triangle
it is the side opposite the right angle
it is known as "c" in the Pythagorean Theorem
all of the above

User Maitreya
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Answer:

All of the above

Explanation:

  • The hypotenuse is the longest side of a right triangle.
  • It is the side opposite to the right angle
  • And finally, it is known as "C" in the Pythagorean Theorem (a^2 + b^2 = c^2)
User Andreas Prang
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Answer:

All of the above

Explanation:

In Pythagorean Theorem, a and b are the short and long leg, and c is the hypotenuse.

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