Right Triangle Shorter Leg f Longer Leg g Hypotenuse h A 3 5 B 5 12 C 24 25
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It is usually denoted as "a" or "b" in the Pythagorean theorem. The longer leg of a right triangle is the side that is adjacent to the right angle. It is usually denoted as "a" or "b" in the Pythagorean theorem. The hypotenuse of a right triangle is the side Show more…
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