To determine how far the golf ball will travel when it hits the ground, we need to solve the equation given by the parabolic function:
This equation can be factored into two parts:
Setting each factor to zero gives:
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From :
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From :
So, the ball will hit the ground when yards.
Next, we need to find out how far the ball will need to roll to reach the hole, which is 55 yards away.
To find the additional distance the ball needs to roll:
Thus, the golf ball will hit the ground after traveling 45 yards, and it will need to roll an additional 10 yards to reach the hole.
The correct response is:
The ball will hit the ground after it has traveled 45 yards. It will need to roll an additional 10 yards to reach the hole.