The lengths of the other two sides are 6 inches and 5 inches
Let b represent the base of the right triangle, h represent the height of the right triangle and x represent the hypotenuse.
Since the area of the triangle is 15 in², hence:
Area(A) = (1/2) * base * height
15 = (1/2)bh
bh = 30
b = 30/h (1)
Applying Pythagoras theorem also:
x² = b² + h²
(√61)² = b² + h²
61 = (30/h)² + h²
61 = 900/h² + h²
61h² = 900 + h⁴
h⁴ - 61h² + 900 = 0
h = -6, -5, 5, 6
Since the length cant be negative, hence h = 5 or h = 6
When h = 5; b = 30/5 = 6
When h = 6; b = 30/6 = 5
Therefore the lengths of the other two sides are 6 inches and 5 inches
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