Question

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.

Answer 1

The given equation is:

`h(x)=-x^2+10x+9.5`

The graph of the function is shown.

The irrigation system is positioned 9.5 feet above the ground to start

The spray reaches maximum height of 34.5 feet at a horizontal distance of 5 feet away from the sprinkler head.

The spray reaches all the way to the ground about 10.874 feet away.