Answer:
(D)144.8 feet
Step-by-step explanation:
Given the equation which models the path of the baseball
where x is the horizontal distance, in feet, the ball travels and y is the height, in feet, of the ball.
To determine how far from the batter the ball will land, we determine the distance x at which the height, y=0.
We use the quadratic formula to solve.
In the quadratic equation above, a=-0.005, b=0.7, c=3.5
Since x cannot be negative, x=144.8 feet to the nearest tenth of a foot.
<u>The correct option is D.</u>