Question

26. A footbal player punts a ball. The path of the ball can be modeled by the equation y=--0.004x+

- 25 wherex is the horizontal distance, in feet, the ball travels and y is the height, in feet, of the ball.
How far horizontally from the football player will the ball land? Round to the nearest tenth of a foot

Answer 1

252.5
is your answer.
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Answer 2

252.5

Explanation:

y = -0.004x^2 + x + 2.5

-0.004x^2 + x + 2.5 = 0

x = 25(5+√26) = 252.5

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I had this problem on my quiz, I dont know what you mean by + -25 but hope this will help