Difference between revisions of "Hypotenuse"

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The '''hypotenuse''' of a [[right triangle]] is the side opposite the [[right angle]]. It is also the longest side of the triangle.
 
 
The '''hypotenuse''' of a [[right triangle]] is the side opposite the [[right angle]]. It is also the longest side of the triangle.
 
  
 
The hypotenuse is a [[diameter]] of the [[circumcircle]].
 
The hypotenuse is a [[diameter]] of the [[circumcircle]].
  
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==See also==
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*[[Pythagorean Theorem]]
  
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[[Category:Geometry]]
 
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Revision as of 02:39, 23 April 2008

The hypotenuse of a right triangle is the side opposite the right angle. It is also the longest side of the triangle.

The hypotenuse is a diameter of the circumcircle.

See also

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