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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 | + | 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 09:52, 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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