Two rockets, A and B, are shot from two different launch pads. The path of rocket A can be represented by the quadratic function A(t) = −(t − 10)^2 + 455, where height, A(t), is in meters, and time, t, is in seconds. The path of rocket B is shown below.

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Question

Two rockets, A and B, are shot from two different launch pads. The path of rocket A can be represented by the quadratic function A(t) = −(t − 10)^2 + 455, where height, A(t), is in meters, and time, t, is in seconds. The path of rocket B is shown below.

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lulubj · Answer

Which rocket reaches the highest altitude (in meters) and how much higher does it travel than the other rocket?

 Rocket A reaches the highest altitude and it travels 10 meters higher.
 Rocket B reaches the highest altitude and it travels 10 meters higher.
 Rocket A reaches the highest altitude and it travels 70 meters higher.
 Rocket B reaches the highest altitude and it travels 70 meters higher.