A model rocket is launched from a roof into a large field. The path of the rocket can be modeled by the equation y = –0.04x2+ 8.3x + 4.3, where x is the horizontal distance, in meters, from the starting point on the roof and y is the height, in meters, of the rocket above the ground. How far horizontally from its starting point will the rocket land?

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A model rocket is launched from a roof into a large field. The path of the rocket can be modeled by the equation y = –0.04x2+ 8.3x + 4.3, where x is the horizontal distance, in meters, from the starting point on the roof and y is the height, in meters, of the rocket above the ground. How far horizontally from its starting point will the rocket land?
	A.	208.02 m
	B.	416.03 m
	C.	0.52 m
	D.	208.19 m
I keep coming up with 208.17....So that means the answer is A correct?

R_scott · Accepted Answer

yes ... A is the correct answer ... even though your solution is closer to D

Fiddle sticks! · Answer

Thank you!

kgirl633 · Answer

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