alleryIn the right-triangle law c^2 = a^2 + b^2, the letter c stands for
Athe shortest of the sides
Bthe side facing the right angle
Cthe area of the triangle
Dthe perimeter of the triangle
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. the side facing the right angle
1. This is Pythagoras' law for a right-angled triangle.
2. c is the hypotenuse, the side opposite the right angle.
3. The other two sides are a and b.
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