Question

trig: identify opposite / adjacent / hypotenuse
score: 4/5 penalty: 1 off
question
which segment is the hypotenuse?
answer

Explanation:

Step1: Recall the definition of hypotenuse

In a right - triangle, the hypotenuse is the side opposite the right angle and the longest side.

Step2: Analyze the given right - triangle \( \triangle RXZ\)

In \( \triangle RXZ\) with \( \angle R = 90^{\circ}\), the side opposite \( \angle R\) is \( \overline{XZ}\).

Answer:

\(\overline{XZ}\)