Is side “a” considered a leg or the hypotenuse in this right triangle?

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Alec Wenzowski · Answer 1 · 2022-05-18T14:51:33+0000

Answer:

A leg

Explanation:

The hypotenuse is the longest leg of a triangle, and the hypotenuse is across the greatest angle, which is the 90 degree angle in this case. Thus, side "a" is a leg.

Temilade · Answer 2 · 2022-05-21T17:06:04+0000

Answer:

A leg.

Explanation:

The hypotenuse is always the side that is across from the corner. In this triangle, the hypotenuse is 14.

Is side “a” considered a leg or the hypotenuse in this right triangle?

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