Vocabulary

The hypotenuse is the side opposite of the right angle. It is the longest side.​

The legs are the two sides that form the right angle.​

Concept

Identify the parts of a right-angled triangle.

Rules

The hypotenuse is the side opposite of the right angle. It is the longest side.​

The legs are the two sides that form the right angle.​

Example

Label each side with the labels provided. Labels can be used more than once.

Solution

The hypotenuse is the side opposite of the right angle. The legs are the two sides that form the right angle.

Pre-requisite Skills

Angles of a Triangle (8.6.3)

Geometric Proof (8.6.2)