Basketball The path of a basketball shot can be modelled by the equation
h(d)=-0.09d^2 +0.9d+ 2
where h(d) is the height of the basketball, in metres,
and d is the horizontal distance of the ball from the
player, in metres.
a) What is the maximum height reached by the
ball?
b) What is the horizontal distance of the ball from
the player when it reaches its maximum height:
c) How far from the floor is the ball when the
player releases it?
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