Question 10 • Advanced Algebra: Concepts and Connections
During a pumpkin launching contest, two pumpkins are launched at the same time. The path of pumpkin A is modeled by the equation y is equal to negative 0 point 0 1 x squared plus 0 point 3 2 x plus 4 The path of pumpkin B is modeled by the equation y is equal to negative 0 point 0 1 x squared plus 0 point 1 8 x plus 5 If x represents the distance the pumpkin traveled in feet and y represents height of the pumpkin in feet, what does the intersection point of the equations represent?
Answer
A
the height at which the pumpkins reach their greatest horizontal distance from the launch site
B
the horizontal distance of the pumpkins from the launch site when their heights are the same
C
the horizontal distance of the pumpkins from the launch site when they reach the ground
D
the starting height of the pumpkins when they are at the launch site