Labeling Sides Opposite, Adjacent, and Hypotenuse

Front

What is the opposite side in a right triangle?

Back

The opposite side is across from the reference angle.

Front

What is the hypotenuse in a right triangle?

Back

The hypotenuse is the longest side, opposite the right angle.

Front

What is the adjacent side in a right triangle?

Back

The adjacent side is attached to the reference angle.

Front

If the hypotenuse is 34, what is the length of the hypotenuse?

Back

34

Front

If the side opposite ∠X is 16, what is the length of the side opposite ∠X?

Back

16

Front

If the side adjacent to ∠Z is 16, what is the length of the side adjacent to ∠Z?

Back

16

Front

In a right triangle, how do you identify the hypotenuse?

Back

The hypotenuse is always opposite the right angle.

Front

What does 'adjacent' mean in the context of a right triangle?

Back

Adjacent refers to the side that is next to the reference angle.

Front

How do you find the length of the opposite side?

Back

The length of the opposite side can be found using trigonometric ratios.

Front

What is the relationship between the sides of a right triangle?

Back

The lengths of the sides are related by the Pythagorean theorem.