SOLUTION: A kangaroo's jump follows the path h = -0.0347d^2+0.833d where 'h' is the height in feet and 'd' is the horizontal distance in feet. What is the maximum height that the kangaroo

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Question 289250: A kangaroo's jump follows the path
h = -0.0347d^2+0.833d
where 'h' is the height in feet and 'd' is the horizontal distance in feet. What is the maximum height that the kangaroo reaches?
I have no idea where to begin to solve this problem. Is the answer the vertex? Please help.

Answer by scott8148(6628)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
yes, the answer is the vertex ___ on the axis of symmetry
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