Multiple choice general knowledge math & puzzles

In a right triangle, the sides adjacent to the right angle are called _______.

  1. arms

  2. legs

  3. algebra

  4. scalene

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Explanation

In geometry, the two sides of a right triangle that meet at the 90-degree angle are called the 'legs'. The side opposite the right angle is the hypotenuse. 'Arms' is not a standard geometric term for triangle sides, and 'scalene' refers to a type of triangle.