Compare the golf equation of h(x) = -16x^2 +120x and the baseball equation of h(

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Compare the golf equation of h(x) = -16x^2 +120x and the baseball equation of h(x) = -16x^2 + 60x + 4. What do you see as a major difference between these 2 formats? How does this difference directly relate to hitting a golf ball or a baseball? Rewrite the golf equation of h(x) = -16x^2 +120x to show Marc hitting the ball while standing on top of a platform that is 10 feet off the ground. Using our quadratic equation knowledge match the following scenarios. Hitting a golf ball on the moon Hitting a golf ball on Earth from the top of a tall building Hitting a baseball on Jupiter Hitting a baseball on Earth by a bionic man Hitting a baseball on Earth by a 10 foot tall person h(x) = -16x^2 + 500x + 4 h(x) = -50x^2 + 50x + 4 h(x) = -8x^2 +100x h(x) = -16x^2 +75x + 8 h(x) = -16x^2 + 150x + 300

Explanation / Answer

h(x) = -16x^2 + 120x ( golf)

h(x) = -16x^2 + 60x + 4 ( base ball)

a) Difference between the two is the presence of constant 4 in equation of base ball) .

b) This means that base ball is thrown from a height of 4 ft

Golf ball is hit from the ground.

c) h(x) = -16x^2 + 120x

Ball is hit from the platform :

h(x) = -16x^2 + 120x + 10

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