In a right triangle, the two non-right angles are each formed by the hypotenuse and one of the other sides. From the perspective of the angle, the side that is not the hypotenuse is called the _____.
A) right side
B) nearest side
C) opposite side
D) adjacent side

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In a right triangle, from the perspective of one of the non-right angles, the side that is not the hypotenuse but forms the angle is called the adjacent side. The side across from the angle is the opposite side.

In a Right Triangle, the Two Non-Right Angles Are Each