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To find:The quadratic function that models the path of the flare with the maximum height of 300 meters.
Answer to Problem 64E
The
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
A flare is launched from the boat and travels in the parabolic path until reaching the water. The vertex is
Formula used:
Calculation:
Let
As
As (119, 0) lies on the function, putting the values in function, we get
Thus, quadratic equation is
Plotting
Graph the axis of symmetry: Since
Plot the vertex: Vertex is
Plot 2 more coordinates. We are given that
Draw smooth curve through the points.
Conclusion:
The quadratic equation is
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