r/Geometry • u/BobSacamanoNY • 8h ago
Why are these 3 4 5 triangles drawn like this?
I'm referring to how the hypotenuse and vertical line drawn from the base continue past the corner. Also, isn't 53 degrees wrong for that angle- inside the triangle, or outside? Thanks for the help. And If its not obvious by now I'm no math wiz.