If 3+4 = 7 and 6+7 = 7 leads to 3+4 = 6+1, then you are using the transitive property. In general the property says that if a = b and b = c, then a = c.
If and only if it is a proportional relationship, the problem can be solved by creating a proportion of B1/T1=B2/T2. This can also be expressed as 4.5/3.5=5.4/x given the values. You must cross multiply, so 4.5x=3.5(5.4). This simplifies to x=4.2. So, the tail length would be 4.2 feet.
Hope this helps.
Answer
4x+y=11
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