Question

“real - world” word problems often have ladders leaning against trees, houses, or other structures. in these problems, the ladder represents the...
vertex
hypotenuse
leg
right angle

Explanation:

When a ladder leans against a structure (like a house or tree), it forms a right triangle with the ground and the structure. The ladder is the side opposite the right angle (between the ground and the vertical structure), which is defined as the hypotenuse of a right triangle.

Answer:

Hypotenuse