Question

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When using a quadratic equation in the form y = ax^2 + bx + c to model the height of a projectile (y) over time (x), which of the following is always

~ represented by the constant term?
~ the initial height of the projectile
~ the initial velocity of the projectile
~ the time at which the projectile hits the ground
the maximum height of the projectile

Answer 1

what term is always constant in the standard form of the equation?

Answer 2

like in y=ax^2+bx+c
which term does not have a x attached to it

Answer 3

This is the right version
When using a quadratic equation in the form y = ax^2 + bx + c to model the height of a projectile (y) over time (x), which of the following is always represented by the constant term?

~ the initial height of the projectile
~ the initial velocity of the projectile
~ the time at which the projectile hits the ground
~ the maximum height of the projectile

Answer 4

a,b, or c

Answer 5

Oh yeah because constant means a number without a variable.
Duh. I was thinking of the scientific meaning of constant as in never changing. -.-
Thank you. :)