Question

The table includes points on a quadratic function used to model the shape of a hole for one support beam at a new building site

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

16 feet

Answer 2

Answer:

Option C.

Step-by-step explanation:

Let x be the distance from holes center in feet and y be the depth from level ground in feet.

The given table represents a quadratic functions.

x :    -2             0           2

y :    -6            -8          -6

The depth from level ground in feet is same at x=-2 and x=2 it means the hole is symmetric about the line x=0.

The value of a quadratic function is on its extreme at line of symmetry.

In the given function the line of symmetry is x=0. So, the depth of the hole is defined on x=0.

From the table it is clear that at x=0 the depth from level ground is 8 feet.

Therefore, the correct option is C.