Answer:
The umbrella will fit in, but there will be a lot of extra room.
Step-by-step explanation:
Remember the Pythagorean theorem:
x^(2) + y^(2) = n^(2)
where "x" and "y" are the legs of the right triangle and "n" is the hypotenuse
In this problem it is given that the sides (legs) are:
38in, and 24in
and diagonally across is 29in
so the hypotenuse is 29in
therefore we can form the equation:
38^(2) + 24^(2) = 29^(2)
without solving it is clear that
38^(2) + 24^(2) > 29^(2)
because 38 is a leg, but it is greater than 29, which means that 38 - 24 - 29 is not a Pythagorean triple,
but because 38 > 29, then the 29 in umbrella will fit into the suitcase, but it will not be a snug fit, there will be a lot of extra room
