a and b represent the two legs of a right triangle, while c represents the hypotenuse. Find the length of the unknown side.
-a = 28 ft, c = 100 ft
A)b = 95 ft
B)b = 97 ft
C)b = 28 ft
D)b = 96 ft

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Using the Pythagorean theorem, $a^2 + b^2 = c^2$. Substituting the given values, $28^2 + b^2 = 100^2$. Solving for $b$, we get $b = \sqrt{10000 - 784} = \sqrt{9216} = 96$ ft.

A and B Represent the Two Legs of a Right