The long side of a right triangle is called the hypotenuse. The hypotenuse
is always opposite the right angle of the triangle. The two shorter sides are
called legs. Though other triangles can have a longest side, it is only called
the hypotenuse in a right triangle.
Where can you find the hypotenuse in a right triangle?
А
It is opposite the right angle.
B
It is opposite the acute angle.
C
It is the shortest leg.
D
It is the obtuse angle.