The path of a launched missile can be modeled by a quadratic function. Explain how you would use the function to determine the g

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The path of a launched missile can be modeled by a quadratic function. Explain how you would use the function to determine the g

reatest height the rocket reaches and the horizontal distance it travels before reaching the ground. Please answer in complete sentences

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abruzzese [7] · Answer 1 · 2022-06-16T10:55:43+03:00

abruzzese [7]3 years ago

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Step-by-step explanation:

For a quadratic y = ax² + bx + c, where y is the height and x is horizontal distance, the highest point is at x = -b / (2a). The horizontal distance it travels before landing is the x-intercept.