College Algebra (6th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 0-32178-228-3
ISBN 13: 978-0-32178-228-1

Chapter 1 - Equations and Inequalities - Exercise Set 1.5 - Page 162: 138

Answer

55.7 ft; graph (a)

Work Step by Step

Graph the equation that represents the shot. Using the "2nd" "TRACE" function, select "ZERO" and find the point on the curve that intersects the x-axis. This value comes to about 55.7 ft. Looking at the picture in the book, graph (a) intersects the x-axis at a value close to 55.7 ft.
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