Identifying Opposite, Adjacent, and Hypotenuse

Front

What is the definition of the hypotenuse in a right triangle?

Back

The hypotenuse is the longest side of a right triangle, opposite the right angle.

Front

In ΔPQR, which side is opposite ∠Q?

Back

PR is the side opposite ∠Q.

Front

What is the hypotenuse of triangle ABC?

Back

AB is the hypotenuse of triangle ABC.

Front

In ΔPRS, what is the hypotenuse?

Back

PR is the hypotenuse of ΔPRS.

Front

What does 'adjacent' mean in the context of triangles?

Back

Adjacent refers to the side that is next to a given angle in a triangle.

Front

In ΔPQR, which side is adjacent to ∠P?

Back

PR is the side adjacent to ∠P.

Front

How do you identify the hypotenuse in a right triangle?

Back

The hypotenuse is always opposite the right angle and is the longest side.

Front

What is the relationship between opposite, adjacent, and hypotenuse in a right triangle?

Back

In a right triangle, the hypotenuse is opposite the right angle, the opposite side is opposite the angle of interest, and the adjacent side is next to the angle of interest.

Front

If ∠A is 30 degrees in triangle ABC, which side is opposite ∠A?

Back

The side opposite ∠A is side BC.

Front

In a right triangle, if one angle is 90 degrees, how many sides are there?

Back

There are three sides: one hypotenuse and two legs.