Question

what is the longest side of a right triangle called? hypotenuse leg b pythagoras big buddy leg a

Explanation:

In a right - triangle, by definition, the hypotenuse is the side opposite the right angle and is the longest side. This is based on the Pythagorean theorem \(a^{2}+b^{2}=c^{2}\) (where \(c\) is the hypotenuse and \(a\) and \(b\) are the legs). Since \(c=\sqrt{a^{2}+b^{2}}\), and \(a\) and \(b\) are positive real numbers, \(c\gt a\) and \(c\gt b\). Leg A and Leg B are the two non - hypotenuse sides of the right - triangle. "Pythagoras' Big Buddy" is a non - standard and incorrect term.

Answer:

Hypotenuse