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Hypotenuse

usgb/haɪˈpɑːtənuːs/Volume
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Geometric Focus

Understand that 'hypotenuse' specifically refers to triangles with one 90-degree angle.

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The length of the hypotenuse can be calculated using the other two sides.
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Not Just Any Side

Remember that 'hypotenuse' is not used for any side of a triangle, but exclusively for the longest one in a right triangle.

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When we say the hypotenuse, we're talking about the side across from the right angle.
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Mathematical Language

Hypotenuse is a term mostly found in mathematical or educational contexts, less in everyday conversation.

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During math class, we learned how to calculate the hypotenuse.
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