Question

The two functions below are used to represent the height of a rocket above the ground after it is launched. which rocket reaches a greater distance above the ground at its maximum height? rocket
a.y = -6x 2 + 96x rocket
b.y = -4x 2 + 80x rocket reaches a maximum height that is greater than the maximum height of rocket .

Answer 1

The rocket that will reach a greater distance above the ground at its maximum height is y = -4x² + 80x. The answer is letter B. This is because of the coefficient presented in the x² term. The number -4 is much greater than -6. Graphing these equations into a graphing paper or excel, you would get a parabola.