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Identifying the hypotenuse

Identifying the hypotenuse.

  • The hypotenuse is the longest side and lies opposite the right angle.
  • To test a triangle, compare the square of its longest side with the sum of the other two squares.

Example 1

Name the hypotenuse and explain how you know.

The hypotenuse lies opposite the right angle. It is the longest side of a right-angled triangle.
AC is the hypotenuse.

Example 2

Name the hypotenuse and explain how you know.

The hypotenuse lies opposite the right angle. It is the longest side of a right-angled triangle.
AC is the hypotenuse.

Your turn

Question 1

Name the hypotenuse and explain how you know.

Check answer
The hypotenuse lies opposite the right angle. It is the longest side of a right-angled triangle.
AC is the hypotenuse.
Question 2

Name the hypotenuse and explain how you know.

Check answer
The hypotenuse lies opposite the right angle. It is the longest side of a right-angled triangle.
AC is the hypotenuse.
Question 3

Name the hypotenuse and explain how you know.

Check answer
The hypotenuse lies opposite the right angle. It is the longest side of a right-angled triangle.
AC is the hypotenuse.
Question 4

Name the hypotenuse and explain how you know.

Check answer
The hypotenuse lies opposite the right angle. It is the longest side of a right-angled triangle.
AC is the hypotenuse.
Question 5

Name the hypotenuse and explain how you know.

Check answer
The hypotenuse lies opposite the right angle. It is the longest side of a right-angled triangle.
AC is the hypotenuse.
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