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Question from ashley, a student: how do you find the hypotenuse |
Hi Ashley,
The term hypotenuse applies to a right triangle. The hypotenuse is the longest of the three sides of the triangle. Another way to describe the hypotenuse is to say it is the side of the triangle opposite the right angle.
Penny
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