5. A builder needs to add diagonal braces to a wall. The wall is 16 feet wide and 12 feet high. How much wood will it take to build both braces? A. 10.58 feet C. 20 feet В. 21.17 feet D. 40 feet

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5. A builder needs to add diagonal braces to a wall. The wall is 16 feet wide and 12 feet high. How
much wood will it take to build both braces?
A.
10.58 feet
C.
20 feet
В.
21.17 feet
D.
40 feet
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