Okay this equation really says is what is 30% of 248.

So, lets convert 30% to a fraction, 3/10 which is easier to work with.

All you have to do now is get out a calculator and do 248 *3/10 (or .3) and get 74.4

So subtract 74.4 and get

173.6

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The end of a hose was resting on the ground, pointing up an angle. Sal measured the path of the water coming out of the hose and

lawyer [7]

Functions can be used to model real life situations.

The hose is 3.2 feet above the ground, at a horizontal distance of 4 fee

The function is given as:

$f(x) =-0.3x^2 + 2x$

At a horizontal distance of 4 feet, the value of x is 4

i.e. $x = 4$

Substitute 4 for x in f(x).

So, we have:

$f(4) =-0.3(4)^2 + 2(4)$

Evaluate the exponent

$f(4) =-0.3(16) + 2(4)$

Open both brackets

$f(4) =-4.8 + 8$

Add -4.8 and 8

$f(4) =3.2$

Hence, the hose is 3.2 feet above the ground