SOLUTION: A ball is thrown across a playing field. Its path is given by the equation y=-0.005x^2+2x+4, where x is the distance the ball has traveled horizontally, and y is its height above

Question 332087: A ball is thrown across a playing field. Its path is given by the equation
y=-0.005x^2+2x+4, where x is the distance the ball has traveled horizontally, and y is its height above ground level, both measured in feet.
a.What is the maximum height attained by the ball?
b.How far has it traveled horizontally when it hits the ground?
In this problem, all answers should be obtained by direct computations.
Answer by user_dude2008(1862) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
max height: 204
ball travels 401.99 ft when it hits ground
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