One leg of a right triangle is 28 inches longer than the other leg, and the hypotenuse is 52 inches. Find the lengths of the legs of the triangle.

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One leg of a right triangle is 28 inches longer than the other leg and the hypotenuse is 52 inches. Find the lengths of the legs of the triangle.
One leg of a right triangle is 28 inches longer than the other leg, and the hypotenuse is 52 inches.
Find the lengths of the legs of the triangle.
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