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A fountain on a lake sprays water in a parabolic arch modeled by the equation y = -0.3x^2 + 3x. A beam of light modeled by the equation -2x + 5.5y = 19.5 passes through the fountain to create a rainbow effect. If the beam cuts the water spray at points A and B, such that point B is at a higher level than point A, what distance from the ground level is point A? Possible answers: A: 1.66 units B: 4.15 units C: 5.44 units D: 6.14 units E: 7.13 units

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