Question

given right triangle jkm, which correctly describes the locations of the sides in relation to ∠j? a is the hypotenuse, b is adjacent, c is opposite a is the hypotenuse, b is opposite, c is adjacent a is adjacent, b is opposite, c is the hypotenuse a is opposite, b is the hypotenuse, c is adjacent

Explanation:

Step1: Recall right - triangle side definitions

In a right - triangle, the hypotenuse is the side opposite the right - angle. For an acute angle in a right - triangle, the opposite side is the side that does not form the angle and the adjacent side is the non - hypotenuse side that forms the angle.
In right - triangle JKM with right - angle at M, the hypotenuse is a (the side opposite the right - angle at M). For angle J, side b is the side that does not form angle J, so b is the opposite side. Side c is the non - hypotenuse side that forms angle J, so c is the adjacent side.

Answer:

a is the hypotenuse, b is opposite, c is adjacent