A model rocket is launched from a roof into a large field. The path of the rocket can be modeled by the equation y = - 0.8x^2+12x+25.8 where x is the horizontal distance in meters, From the starting point on the roof and y is the height in meters, of the rocket from the ground.
How far horizontally from its starting point will the rocket land? round to the nearest hundredth.
A.25.80m
B.37.00m
C.17.24m
D.16.91m

Question

A model rocket is launched from a roof into a large field. The path of the rocket can be modeled by the equation y = - 0.8x^2+12x+25.8 where x is the horizontal distance in meters, From the starting point on the roof and y  is the height in meters, of the rocket from the ground.
How far horizontally from its starting point  will the rocket land? round to the nearest hundredth.
A.25.80m
B.37.00m
C.17.24m
D.16.91m

anonymous · Answer

@mathslover @terenzreignz

anonymous · Answer

Plug x= 0 in the given eq of the path of the rocket, you will find y= 25.80 m
Hence A. 25.80 m is the correct option.

@julieishere21

anonymous · Answer

Thank you @dpasingh that reallly helped