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in the formula, c will always represent what?
the hypotenuse
one of the legs
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Explanation:

In the Pythagorean theorem formula \(a^2 + b^2 = c^2\) (for a right - triangle), \(c\) is defined as the hypotenuse, which is the side opposite the right angle and is the longest side of the right - triangle. Legs are the other two sides (represented by \(a\) and \(b\) usually). So in the formula (specifically the Pythagorean theorem context which is part of Geometry), \(C\) (or \(c\)) always represents the hypotenuse.

Answer:

The Hypotenuse