SOLUTION: I'm trying to find a way that quadrati equations actually have practical day to day uses. But I'm struggling. For example, how can a quadratic equation help a basketball player mak

Question 322248: I'm trying to find a way that quadrati equations actually have practical day to day uses. But I'm struggling. For example, how can a quadratic equation help a basketball player make accurate free throws? Or help an engineer build an amusement park ride?
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Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
I'm trying to find a way that quadrati equations actually have practical day to day uses. But I'm struggling. For example, how can a quadratic equation help a basketball player make accurate free throws? Or help an engineer build an amusement park ride?
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I doubt math would help a basketball player. That's a motor skill.
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The analysis of structures involves math, usually trig and algebra. The speed of the cars on a roller coaster can be a quadratic eqn, similar to calculating the path of a projectile.

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