In the Pythagorean Theorem, what does the "a" stand for? a2 + b2 = c2 A. The longest side, or hypotenuse, of a right triangle. B. One of the sides, or legs, that make up the right angle. C. Any unknown side of a right triangle.

Mathematics · Middle School · Wed Jan 13 2021

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Here, option (B) is correct. 

In formula a2 + b2 = c2 

a stands for one of the sides, or legs, that make up the right angle. Whereas, c is the longest side of Hypotenuse of the right triangle.