GCSE Maths Practice: pythagoras-theorem

Question 4 of 10

This question asks students to identify the hypotenuse in a right-angled triangle.

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\( \begin{array}{l}\text{In a right-angled triangle, which side is the hypotenuse?}\end{array} \)

Choose one option:

Hypotenuse = side opposite the right angle; longest side.

In a right-angled triangle, the hypotenuse is always the side opposite the 90° angle. It is the longest side of the triangle. Knowing this is essential for applying Pythagoras' Theorem correctly and solving for missing sides or angles in problems. Recognizing the hypotenuse allows students to set up correct equations and ensures accurate geometric reasoning in GCSE questions.