Question

A shot put champion releases the shot from 6ft above the ground. The path of the shot is modeled by:
h(d)=-0.02d^2+1.11d+c.
How far does the shot travel before it hits the ground?

h is approximate height (in feet), d is the horizontal distance traveled (in feet), and c is the initial height (in feet).

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