In AABC, AD I BC. Prove that AB > AD; AB > BD. Thus, in a right triangle, the hypotenuse is the longest side.

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In AABC, AD I BC. Prove that AB >
AD; AB > BD.
Thus, in a right triangle, the hypotenuse
is the longest side.
Transcribed Image Text:In AABC, AD I BC. Prove that AB > AD; AB > BD. Thus, in a right triangle, the hypotenuse is the longest side.
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