Question

How are the hypotenuse and legs of a right triangle related?

Answer 1

The relation between the sides and angles of a right triangle is the basis for trigonometry. The side opposite the right angle is called the hypotenuse (side c in the figure). The sides and the adjacent to the right angle are called legs (or catheti, singular: cathetus).

Answer 2

The sum of the legs is equal to the hypotenuse.

Explanation:

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