Hypotenuse

The length of the hypotenuse is found by using the Pythagorean theorem. A Hypotenuse is the longest side of a right-angled triangle. This is the side that is opposite of the right angle.

About Hypotenuse

A Hypotenuse is the longest side of a right-angled triangle. This is the side that is opposite of the right angle. The length of the hypotenuse is found by using the Pythagorean theorem.

Why is it called a Hypotenuse?
Hypotenuse is derived from the Greek hypoteinousa. This is a combination of hypo- (under) and teinein (to stretch).

How to Calculate the Hypotenuse
Finding the length of the Hypotenuse is easy as utilizing the Pythagorean theorem. This theorem states that the square of the length of the hypotenuse equals the sum of the squares of the lengths of the other two sides.

Example: One side has a length of 4ft (16ft squared). The other side has a length of 3ft (9ft squared). The total length adds up to 25 square feet. The hypotenuse length is the square root of the total length of 25, which is 5ft.

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