Hypotenuse, Opposite, or Adjacent

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

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

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What is the definition of the opposite side in relation to an angle in a right triangle?

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The opposite side is the side that is opposite to the angle in question.

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What is the definition of the adjacent side in relation to an angle in a right triangle?

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The adjacent side is the side that is next to the angle in question, excluding the hypotenuse.

Front

In a right triangle, if angle A is 30 degrees, which side is adjacent to angle A?

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The side that forms angle A with the hypotenuse.

Front

If the hypotenuse of a right triangle is 10 units and one side is 6 units, what is the length of the other side?

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Front

What is the Pythagorean theorem?

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Front

If angle A is 45 degrees, what can be said about the lengths of the opposite and adjacent sides?

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In a 45-degree right triangle, the lengths of the opposite and adjacent sides are equal.

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What is the relationship between the sides of a 30-60-90 triangle?

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In a 30-60-90 triangle, the lengths of the sides are in the ratio 1:√3:2.

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How do you identify the hypotenuse in a right triangle?

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

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If the length of the opposite side is 5 units and the adjacent side is 12 units, what is the length of the hypotenuse?

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