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The rim of a basketball hoop is 10 feet high. When Chase stretches his hand, it is 88 inches high. How many feet does Chase have to jump to be able to touch the rim?

The rim of a basketball hoop is 10 feet high. When Chase stretches his hand, it is 88 inches high. How many feet does Chase have to jump to be able to touch the rim?

Glencoe Algebra 1, Student Edition, 9780079039897, 0079039898, 2018
Glencoe Algebra 1, Student Edition, 9780079039897, 0079039898, 2018
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Chapter9: Quadratic Functions And Equations
Section9.4: Solving Quadratic Equations By Factoring
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The rim of a basketball hoop is 10 feet high. When Chase stretches his hand, it is 88 inches high. How many feet does Chase have to jump to be able to rouch the rim?
Transcribed Image Text:The rim of a basketball hoop is 10 feet high. When Chase stretches his hand, it is 88 inches high. How many feet does Chase have to jump to be able to rouch the rim?
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Our options are A. 3 1/4 ft B. 2 3/4 ft  C. 1 ft  D. 1/2 ft 

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