Question

in the pythagorean theorem, what does c represent?
a. the area of the triangle
b. one of the legs
c. the hypotenuse
d. the perimeter of the triangle

Explanation:

The Pythagorean Theorem is \(a^{2}+b^{2}=c^{2}\), where \(a\) and \(b\) are the lengths of the legs of a right - triangle, and \(c\) is the length of the hypotenuse (the side opposite the right angle). The area of a right - triangle is \(\frac{1}{2}ab\), and the perimeter is \(a + b + c\). So, in the Pythagorean Theorem, \(c\) represents the hypotenuse.

Answer:

C. The hypotenuse