The graph below models the path of a golf ball after it was hit. Write an equation in vertex form that represents the path of the ball.

graph showing path of golf ball• The x-axis is between 0 and 100 and in increments of 20.
• The y-axis is between 0 and 150 and in increments of 30.
• The curve connects the points left-parenthesis 0 comma 0 right-parenthesis, left-parenthesis 50 comma 150 right-parenthesis, and left-parenthesis 100 comma 0 right-parenthesis.
(1 point)
Responses

y = –3 over 50(x – 50)2 + 150
y = – Image with alt text: 3 over 50 ( x – 50) 2 + 150

y = –3 over 2(x – 150)2 + 50
y = – Image with alt text: 3 over 2 ( x – 150) 2 + 50

y = –3 over 20(x – 100)2 + 150
y = – Image with alt text: 3 over 20 ( x – 100) 2 + 150

y = –50 over 30(x – 50)2 + 150

1 answer

The correct equation in vertex form that represents the path of the golf ball is:

y = -3/50(x - 50)^2 + 150