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The legs of a [[triangle]] are the two [[sides]] of a triangle that are not the [[hypotenuse]]. For example, in a 5-12-13 [[triangle]], the [[sides]] measuring 5 and 12 are both legs of the [[triangle]].
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The legs of a [[right triangle]] are the two [[sides]] of a triangle that are not the [[hypotenuse]]. For example, in a 5-12-13 [[triangle]], the sides measuring 5 and 12 are both legs of the triangle.
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In a non-equilateral [[isosceles triangle]], the legs are the two congruent sides.
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Revision as of 10:52, 24 April 2009

The legs of a right triangle are the two sides of a triangle that are not the hypotenuse. For example, in a 5-12-13 triangle, the sides measuring 5 and 12 are both legs of the triangle.

In a non-equilateral isosceles triangle, the legs are the two congruent sides.

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