SOLUTION: Given: RT Perpendicular TS Prove: RS greater than RT

Question 549081: Given: RT Perpendicular TS
Prove: RS greater than RT
Answer by solver91311(24713) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

If RT is perpendicular to TS, then RST is a right triangle with RS as the hypotenuse. The hypotenuse is the longest side of a right triangle.

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