Question

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when you use the distance formula, you are building a right triangle whose
____ connects two given points.

a. shorter leg
b. right angle
c. hypotenuse
d. longer leg

Explanation:

The distance formula is derived from the Pythagorean theorem, where the distance between two points is the hypotenuse of a right triangle formed by the horizontal and vertical differences (the legs) between the points. So the side connecting the two given points is the hypotenuse.

Answer:

C. hypotenuse