Solving and Interpreting
Instructions: Use the given information to answer the questions and interpret key
features. Use any method of graphing or solving. Round to one decimal place, if
necessary
The trajectory of a golf ball in a chip from the rough has a parabolic pattern. The
height in feet of the ball is given by the equation h(2) = -252+ 4.30, where z is
the number of feet away from the golf club (along the ground) the ball is.
The ball starts I
feet above the ground.
The ball reaches a maximum
height of
feet at a horizontal distance
of
feet away from the golf club it was hit with
The ball returns to the ground at about
feet away.
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