1) A right triangle has side lengths 28 centimeters, 45 centimeters, and 53 centimeters. What are the lengths of the legs and why? 45 and 53 centimeters, because they are the two longest sides. 45 and 53 centimeters, because 28² + 45² = 53². 28 and 45 centimeters, because 28 and 45 are both composite numbers. 28 and 45 centimeters, because they are the two shortest sides.
