Question

Question & graph attached.

In the context of the problem, which is an accurate interpretation of the point (50,70)?

A.) The ball traveled a total distance of 50 yards.
B.) The ball traveled a total distance of 70 feet.
C.) The ball reaches a maximum height of 50 feet.
D.) The ball reached a maximum height of 70 yards.

Answer 1

D.) The ball reached a maximum height of 70 yards.

Explanation:

The point (50, 70) was the peak point on the graph. Since the y-axis represent how high the ball was, 70 is the max height.

Answer 2

D. The ball reached a maximum height of 70 yards.

Explanation:

The total distance is the arc length of the parabola. The point indicates the vertical and horizontal position with respect to launch point. (Horizontal distance - 50 feet, Vertical distance - 70 yards). According to the figure, the object reached maximum height. Therefore, the right answer is D.