
Right Angle Reasoning
Problem
In a right angle triangle the side opposite the right angle is called the hypotenuse.

Explain why the hypotenuse must be the longest side.
Problem ID: 252 (12 Dec 2005) Difficulty: 1 Star
In a right angle triangle the side opposite the right angle is called the hypotenuse.
Explain why the hypotenuse must be the longest side.