To solve this problem you must apply the proccedure shown below:
You must apply the Pythagorean Theorem.
a) Taking 28 inches as the hypotenuse of the right triangle (the largest side), you have:
a^2=b^2+c^2
Where "a" is the hypotenuse, and "b" and "c" are the other sides of the right triangle.
Then, you have:
a=28 inches
b=15 inches
c^2=a^2-b^2
c=√(a^2-b^2)
c=23.6
Therefore, the answer is: 23.6 inches
a) Taking 28 inches as a one the other sides that are smaller than the hypotenuse, you have:
a=√(b^2+c^2)
Where "a" is the hypotenuse
a=31.8 inches
The answer is: 31.8 inches
