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The path of a football kicked by a field goal kicker can be modeled by the equation y = –0.03x2 + 1.53x, where x is the horizontal distance in yards and y is the corresponding height in yardsWhat is the football’s maximum height? Round to the nearest tenths.

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15.2 yards from the function f(x)= -0.04x^2+1.56x
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Answer:

19.5 yards

51 yards

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