Question

Is side “a” considered a leg or the hypotenuse in this right triangle?

Answer 1

Answer:

A leg.

Step-by-step explanation:

The hypotenuse is always the side that is across from the corner. In this triangle, the hypotenuse is 14.

Answer 2

Answer:

A leg

Step-by-step explanation:

The hypotenuse is the longest leg of a triangle, and the hypotenuse is across the greatest angle, which is the 90 degree angle in this case. Thus, side "a" is a leg.