1. The height of a ball thrown by a child is given by the following formula: x+(4+m) x - 3 = where x is the horizontal distance in (feet) from where the ball is x-1 thrown. a. How far from the child does the ball strike the ground? b. What is the maximum height of the ball?

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1. The height of a ball thrown by a child is given by the following formula:
x+(4+m)
x – 3 =
where x is the horizontal distance in (feet) from where the ball is
x-1
thrown.
a. How far from the child does the ball strike the ground?
b. What is the maximum height of the ball?
Transcribed Image Text:1. The height of a ball thrown by a child is given by the following formula: x+(4+m) x – 3 = where x is the horizontal distance in (feet) from where the ball is x-1 thrown. a. How far from the child does the ball strike the ground? b. What is the maximum height of the ball?
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