Question

1. choose the correct answer.

the ____ of a right triangle is the side opposite the right angle.
hypotenuse
side
base
leg

Explanation:

In a right - triangle, the hypotenuse is defined as the side opposite the right angle. A side is a general term for any of the three edges of a triangle. The base is a relative term (a triangle can have any of its sides as a base depending on the context). The legs are the two sides that form the right angle.

Answer:

hypotenuse