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also how do i solve for it?

2007-10-24 16:24:06 · 17 answers · asked by myfrigginjunklist 2 in Science & Mathematics Mathematics

17 answers

In a right triangle the Hypotenuse is the longest side of the triangle.

The length of the hypotenuse of a right triangle can be found using the Pythagorean theorem.

Good Luck!

2007-10-24 16:28:34 · answer #1 · answered by Taylor 3 · 1 0

The hypotenuse of a right triangle is the triangle's longest side; the side opposite the right angle. The length of the hypotenuse of a right triangle can be found using the Pythagorean theorem, which states that the square of the length of the hypotenuse equals the sum of the squares of the lengths of the two other sides.

For example, if one of the other sides has a length of 3 metres (when squared, 9 m²) and the other has a length of 4 m (when squared, 16 m²). Their squares add up to 25 m². The length of the hypotenuse is the square root of this, or 5 m.

2007-10-24 23:26:49 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1 0

The longest side of a right triangle. As to solving for it, it depends on the problem, but usually you use the pythagreon theorem. A^2+B^2=C^2 where A and B are the leg and base of the triangle and C is the hypotenuse. The leg and base of the triangle are the sides the the ninety degree angle touches.

2007-10-24 23:29:45 · answer #3 · answered by Shadow Lor 4 · 0 0

The hypotenuse of a right triangle is the triangle's longest side; the side opposite the right angle. The length of the hypotenuse of a right triangle can be found using the Pythagorean theorem, which states that the square of the length of the hypotenuse equals the sum of the squares of the lengths of the two other sides.

2007-10-28 04:30:24 · answer #4 · answered by rgankris 3 · 1 0

Above person is correct, but for how to answer it:

I assume you are talking about a right triangle (one of the angles measures 90 degrees.)

The hypotenuse (c) can be solved by the following equation:
A^2 + B^2 = C^2
Where A and B are the other two sides that aren't the hypotenuse, and C is that longest side. ( ^2 means squared, or multiplied by itself.)

2007-10-24 23:28:30 · answer #5 · answered by Smart Dawg 2 · 0 0

The hypoteneuse is the longest side of a right triangle (which in turn is a triangle with one 90-degree angle). If you know the measurements of the other two sides, then you use the formula

a squared plus b squared equals c squared

where a and b are the shorter sides and c is t he hypoteneuse.

So if one side is 3 inches and another side is 4 inches, then the hypoteneuse would be figured in this way:

3 ^2 + 4^2=h^2
9 + 16 = h^2
25=h^2
5=h

2007-10-24 23:28:40 · answer #6 · answered by amy02 5 · 0 0

Hypotenuse is the longest side of a Right Triangle.

Solve = A^2 + B^2 = C^2

Square Root of C^2 is your answer.

C is the Longest Side of the Triangle

A and B can be any of the other two sides.

2007-10-24 23:27:10 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 3 0

its the longest side of a right triangle.
hypotenuse = c
short leg = a
longer leg = b

a^2 + b^2 = c^2

2007-10-24 23:28:04 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1 0

the hypotenuse is the longest side of a right triangle. it is usually on the side opposite of the right angle. You solve the length of it using the pythagorium theorem a^2+b^2=c^2

2007-10-24 23:28:42 · answer #9 · answered by ~~xx{Stelth[k9]}xx~~ 1 · 0 1

a hypotenuse is the longest part of a triangle. (c)
the other parts of the triangle are (a) and (b)
the equation to solve for it is
a(squared) +b(squared)= c(squared)
so if you dont have the hypotenuse square the other 2 side lengths of the triangle

2007-10-24 23:28:41 · answer #10 · answered by rckgh1992 1 · 0 1

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