Question

The path of a launched missile can be modeled by a quadratic function. Explain how you would use the function to determine the greatest height the rocket reaches and the horizontal distance it travels before reaching the ground. Please answer in complete sentences

Answer 1

Explanation:

For a quadratic y = ax² + bx + c, where y is the height and x is horizontal distance, the highest point is at x = -b / (2a). The horizontal distance it travels before landing is the x-intercept.