a. a) Although most calculate cannot fit such a function to the data, assume that the equation
b. b) Predict the horizontal distance from home plate at which the ball would have hit the ground had it not hit the billboard.
c. c) Find the rate of change of the ball’s height with respect to its horizontal distance from plate.
d. d) Find the point(s) at which the graph has a horizontal line. Explain the significance of the point(s).
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