OpenStax, Algebra and Trigonometry 2e §12.3 The Parabola · Exercise 73 · Geometry · Conic sections

The Parabola · Exercise 73

An object is projected so as to follow a parabolic path given by $y = - x^{2} + 96 x,$ where $x$ is the horizontal distance traveled in feet and $y$ is the height. Determine the maximum height the object reaches.

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OpenStax, Algebra and Trigonometry 2e · §12.3 The Parabola · Exercise 73

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