In a right triangle, the side c opposite the right angle is called the hypotenuse, and the other two sides a and b are called legs. The Pythagorean theorem states that in any right triangle, the lengths of the three sides are related by the equation . Use the Pythagorean theorem to answer the following question. One leg of a right triangle measures 8 inches and the hypotenuse 17 inches. Determine the length of the other leg.