Question

In a 45°-45°-90° triangle, the hypotenuse is opposite the _____angle.
A)Right
B)Smaller Acute
C)Larger Acute
D)Can not be found.

Answer 1

Ok

Answer 2

Remember that larger the angle, longer is the side opposite to it.

Answer 3

Now, in a right angled triangle, the hypotenuse is the longest side. Right ?

Answer 4

Yes.

Answer 5

Good, so the angle opposite to it must also be the largest one in a right angled triangle.

Answer 6

So, now can you tell me what is the largest angle in the given triangle.

Answer 7

You have already been given all the angles. So, what would be your answer ?

Answer 8

Isn't it the 90 degree angle?

Answer 9

Yes

Answer 10

Thank you!

Answer 11

Np