SOLUTION: the equation of the path of a cricket ball thrown is y = x - x^2/50, where x m and y m are the horizontal and vertical heights, travelled respectively. Calculate the greatest verti

Question 1125744: the equation of the path of a cricket ball thrown is y = x - x^2/50, where x m and y m are the horizontal and vertical heights, travelled respectively. Calculate the greatest vertical height reached and the horizontal distance travelled.
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the equation of the path of a cricket ball thrown is y = x - x^2/50, where x m and y m are the horizontal and vertical heights, travelled respectively. Calculate the greatest vertical height reached and the horizontal distance travelled.
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