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Part 1
LaToya throws a ball from the top of a bridge. Her throw is modeled by the equation
yequals=negative 0.5 x squared plus 4 x plus 11−0.5x2+4x+11,
and the bridge is modeled by the equation
yequals=negative 0.2 x plus 8−0.2x+8.
About how far does the ball travel horizontally before its first bounce?
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Quadratic Equations
Linear Equations
Formulas
Quadratic formula
Theorems
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Suitable Grade Level
Grades 7-9
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