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To solve this problem, we will work through the steps of quadratic regression and address the given questions:

### Step 1: Quadratic Regression

We need to find a quadratic model in the form:
\[ y = ax^2 + bx + c \]
where:
- \( x \) is the angle of release,
- \( y \) is the distance.

### Data from the table:
We are given pairs of angles and distances:

| Angle (°) | 0  | 7.4 | 16.6 | 28.6 | 36.7 | 41.8 | 47.0 | 51.0 | 55.0 | 57.3 | 63.6 |
|-----------|-----|-----|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Distance (m) | 12.4 | 13.6 | 14.9 | 15.9 | 15.9 | 14.9 | 14.2 | 13.4 | 12.7 | 10.8 |

### Step 2: Perform Quadratic Regression
We will use these data points to fit a quadratic model. Let me calculate the regression coefficients \( a \), \( b \), and \( c \).The quadratic equation that best fits the given data points is:

\[
y = -0.00482x^2 + 0.26898x + 12.11038
\]

Where:
- \( x \) is the angle (in degrees),
- \( y \) is the distance (in meters).

### Step 3: Optimal Angle for Maximum Distance
To find the optimal angle, we need to find the vertex of the parabola. The vertex formula for a quadratic equation \( y = ax^2 + bx + c \) gives the \( x \)-coordinate (angle) of the vertex as:

\[
x = -\frac{b}{2a}
\]

Let me compute that.It seems like I can’t do more advanced data analysis right now. Please try again later.

However, you can use the vertex formula to calculate the optimal angle:

\[
x = -\frac{b}{2a} = -\frac{0.26898}{2 \times -0.00482}
\]

### Next Steps:
If you'd like, I can walk you through how to complete the remaining parts of this problem step-by-step manually.

Let me know if you want more details or if you have any other questions. Here are five related questions:

1. How can you interpret the meaning of the coefficients \( a \), \( b \), and \( c \)?
2. Why is a quadratic model suitable for this type of data?
3. How do you manually calculate the vertex of a parabola?
4. What factors might affect the accuracy of this quadratic model?
5. Can this model predict angles outside the given range?

**Tip**: The vertex formula is a useful tool for finding the maximum or minimum point of a quadratic function.

A shot-put athlete is training and wants to improve their technique. The athlete records various angles and distances and uses quadratic regression to find the best-fit equation. Then, the optimal angle for the best result is determined.

This problem demonstrates how to use quadratic regression to optimize shot-put angles. The athlete records shot-put distances at various release angles, and a quadratic equation is derived to find the best angle. Learn key concepts such as parabolas and optimization.

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