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What is the longest side of a right triangle

A right angle

B leg B

C leg A

Hypotenuse

User Soufiaane
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Answer:

Hypotenuse

Explanation:

The longest side of a triangle is opposite the largest angle, which is the right angle in a right triangle.

User Zehavit
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Answer:

Hypotenuse.

Explanation:

Discussion

A: says it is a right angle. It can't be the answer to the longest side.

B: Usually B and A might be the hypotenuse, but that is generally not the way they are displayed.

C: Neither B nor A can be chosen.

D: Answer:

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