Question

A football is thrown by a quarterback to a receiver. The points in the figure show the height of the​ football, in​ feet, above the ground in terms of its​ distance, in​ yards, from the quarterback. Use this information to solve the problem. Find the coordinates of point B.

Answer 1

Answer:

Coordinates of the point B will be (14, 3.5).

Step-by-step explanation:

From the graph attached,

Distance between the Quarterback and Receiver = x-coordinate of the point B = 14 yards

Similarly, height of the football from the ground at point B = y-coordinate of the point B = 9 + $\frac{12-9}{2}$

                   = 9 + 1.5

                   = 10.5 feet

Since, 1 feet = $\frac{1}{3}$ yards

10.5 feet = $\frac{10.5}{3}$

               = 3.5 yards

Therefore, coordinates of the point B will be (14, 3.5).