I assume that in this question, you are asked to evaluate the value(s) of r. To answer that question, dividing 1252 by 48 gives us 26.0833 or 26. Mathematically expressing the solution,
26 = 26r^4
Then, divide the equation by 26, giving us 1 = r^4. Evaluate r. This will give us answers of +-1.
In this question, plug in 14 for r and 8 for s, which will look like 3/98 + 5/64. Solve, and you will get 0.109 = 0.11.
10.5, 11, 11.5, 12, 12.5...this is an arithmetic sequence with a common difference of 0.5
an = a1 + (n - 1) * d
n = term to find = 23
a1 = first term = 10.5
d = common difference = 0.5
sub and solve
a(23) = 10.5 + (23 - 1) * 0.5
a(23) = 10.5 + 22 * 0.5
a(23) = 10.5 + 11
a(23) = 21.5 <===
Smaller leg = x
longer leg = y
hypotenuse = z
y=x+7
z=x+8
due to

but x cannot be -3
so smaller leg is 5 inches
then longer leg = 5+7 = 12 inches
and hypotenuse = 5+8 = 13 inches