College Math CLEP Prep Practice Exam

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In a right triangle, what is the side opposite of the hypotenuse?

Adjacent
Hypotenuse
Opposite
Interior

The correct answer is: Opposite

In a right triangle, the hypotenuse is defined as the longest side that is opposite the right angle. The side opposite of the hypotenuse is called the opposite side. So, in terms of geometry, the word "opposite" is used to indicate the side furthest away from the angle being referenced. This is why "opposite" is the correct answer while the other options, such as "adjacent" and "interior," do not accurately describe the side opposite of the hypotenuse. "Adjacent" refers to the side that is next to the angle being referenced, while "interior" does not have a specific meaning in relation to right triangles and does not accurately describe the side in question.