Question

Consider △LNM. Triangle L M N is shown. Angle N M L is a right angle. Which statements are true for triangle LNM? Check all that apply. The side opposite ∠L is NM. The side opposite ∠N is ML. The hypotenuse is NM. The hypotenuse is LN. The side adjacent ∠L is NM. The side adjacent ∠N is ML.

Answer 1

1, 2, 4

Explanation:

Answer 2

• The side opposite ∠L is NM.
• The side opposite ∠N is ML.
• The hypotenuse is LN.

Explanation:

Even a crude drawing can be helpful as you sort this out. (See attached.)

In general, the side opposite an angle will not have the letter of the angle in its name. Similarly, a side adjacent to the angle will have the angle letter in its name.

The statements that apply are ...

• The side opposite ∠L is NM.
• The side opposite ∠N is ML.
• The hypotenuse is LN. (opposite right angle M)