The table represents the path of a golf ball as it is hit by a golf club. Using technology, create an equation to model the situation. In the equation, what is the value of a? Round to the nearest thousandth.

Question

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In the equation that models this situation, a=
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Answer 1

To help you find the value of \( a \) in the equation modeling the path of a golf ball, it's typically related to the quadratic equation of the form \( y = ax^2 + bx + c \), where \( a \) determines the direction and the width of the parabola.

Please provide the data from the table or specific points that represent the path of the golf ball, and I can assist you in deriving the equation and determining the value of \( a \).