What are sides 'a' and 'b' called in a right triangle

Mathematics

2 answers:

Lena [83]3 years ago

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Answer:

The relation between the sides and angles of a right triangle is the basis for trigonometry.

Step-by-step explanation:

The side opposite the right angle is called the hypotenuse (side c in the figure). The sides adjacent to the right angle are called legs (sides a and b ).

stiks02 [169]3 years ago

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Answer:

The legs

Step-by-step explanation:

In a right triangle, sides a and b are called "the legs." These are the sides that create the right angle. Side c is called the hypotenuse and it is the longest side of a right triangle. Side c is opposite of the right angle.

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