Question

the longest side of a right triangle, opposite the right angle, is called the ________. the two shorter sides of a right triangle are known as the ______. a triangle with one angle measuring exactly 90 degrees is called a ______ triangle. the formula a² + b² = c² represents the ________ theorem.

Explanation:

1. In a right - triangle, the longest side opposite the right angle is a well - known term in geometry.
2. The two shorter sides of a right - triangle also have a specific name.
3. A triangle with a 90 - degree angle has a particular classification.
4. The formula $a^{2}+b^{2}=c^{2}$ is associated with a famous geometric theorem.

Answer:

1. Hypotenuse
2. Legs
3. Right
4. Pythagorean