5 Gilbert wants to build a triangular flower garden by the front porch of his house. The garden will be 6 feet long near the front of the house and 4 feet long next to the walkway. House Porch 6 t Garden Walkway

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5. Gilbert wants to build a triangular flower garden by the front porch of his house. The garden
will be 6 feet long near the front of the house and 4 feet long next to the walkway.
House
Porch
6 ft-
Garden
4 ft
What will be closest to the length, in feet, of the longest edge of his garden?
A 2
B 45
C. 72
D. 10
Walkway
Transcribed Image Text:5. Gilbert wants to build a triangular flower garden by the front porch of his house. The garden will be 6 feet long near the front of the house and 4 feet long next to the walkway. House Porch 6 ft- Garden 4 ft What will be closest to the length, in feet, of the longest edge of his garden? A 2 B 45 C. 72 D. 10 Walkway
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