The side opposite the right angle of a right triangle is called the `____`.

Flashcard 4 - Geometry Flashcard Set for the Math Basics

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hypotenuse

Explanation:

The hypotenuse usually is associated with the lowercase letter c. The other two sides (a and b) are called the legs. For right triangles, the pythagorean theorem is true:

\[a^2 + b^2 = c^2\]

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