hypotenuse
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The hypotenuse is the longest side of a right-angled triangle, specifically the side opposite the right angle. It's important because it appears in the Pythagorean theorem, a fundamental mathematical relationship that allows you to calculate distances and solve problems in geometry, construction, and many other practical fields.
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- Etymology
- Properties
- Pythagorean theorem
- Sine and cosine
- In computer programming
- See also
- Notes
- References
thumb|right|A right-angled triangle and its hypotenuse
In geometry, a hypotenuse is the side of a right triangle that is opposite to the right angle. It is always the longest side of the triangle. The other two sides of a right triangle are called legs or catheti.