To determine the farthest distance the combined hose can reach, we need to add the lengths of the three hoses together:
- Brown hose: 10.75 feet
- Green hose: 16.4 feet
- Black hose: 8.5 feet
Now, let's add them:
10.75 + 16.4 + 8.5 = 35.65 feet
So, the combined length of the hoses is 35.65 feet.
Now, let's compare this with the distance to the vegetable garden, which is 33 feet away.
Since 35.65 feet (the length of the combined hose) is greater than 33 feet (the distance to the garden), Melanie will indeed be able to water her vegetables.