Im having trouble with this problem. Could someone please explain to me what to do, and how to do it?

A model rocket is launched from a roof into a large field. The path of the rocket can be modeled by the equation y=-0.06x^2 + 9.6x + 5.4 where x is the horizontal distance, of the rocket above the ground. How far horizontally from its starting point will the rocket land? round your answer to the nearest Hundredth.

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Im having trouble with this problem. Could someone please explain to me what to do, and how to do it?

A model rocket is launched from a roof into a large field. The path of the rocket can be modeled by the equation y=-0.06x^2 + 9.6x + 5.4 where x is the horizontal distance, of the rocket above the ground. How far horizontally from its starting point will the rocket land? round your answer to the nearest Hundredth.

nikato · Answer

given that equation, you are trying to solve for x. one method is the use the quadratic formula
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