SOLUTION: The length of a kangaroo's leap can be up to 6 1/2 times its height. If a kangaroo is 6 3/4 feet tall, about how far can it jump? Please write a proper algebraic equation and so

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Question 36012: The length of a kangaroo's leap can be up to 6 1/2 times its height. If a kangaroo is 6 3/4 feet tall, about how far can it jump?
Please write a proper algebraic equation and solve. Please declare the variable and check.

Answer by checkley71(8403)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
HEIGHT IS 6.75 FEET TALL & CAN JUNP 6.5 TIMES HIS HEIGHT THEN HE CAN JUMP
6.75*6.5 OR 43.875 FEET

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