Question

What are sides 'a' and 'b' called in a right triangle

Answer 1

The relation between the sides and angles of a right triangle is the basis for trigonometry.

Explanation:

The side opposite the right angle is called the hypotenuse (side c in the figure). The sides adjacent to the right angle are called legs (sides a and b ).

Answer 2

The legs

Explanation:

In a right triangle, sides a and b are called "the legs." These are the sides that create the right angle. Side c is called the hypotenuse and it is the longest side of a right triangle. Side c is opposite of the right angle.

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