A jump rope held stationary by two children, one at each end, hangs in a shape that can be modeled by the equation 4072-03-02-07-00_files/i0140000.jpg, where h is the height (in inches) above the ground and x is the distance (in inches) along the ground measured from the horizontal position of one end. How close to the ground is the lowest part of the rope?
a.
3.25 in.
c.
4 in.
b.
2.5 in.
d.
3 in.

Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
B
C
D

Question

A jump rope held stationary by two children, one at each end, hangs in a shape that can be modeled by the equation 4072-03-02-07-00_files/i0140000.jpg, where h is the height (in inches) above the ground and x is the distance (in inches) along the ground measured from the horizontal position of one end. How close to the ground is the lowest part of the rope?
a.
3.25 in.
c.
4 in.
b.
2.5 in.
d.
3 in.

Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
B
C
D

jhonyy9 · Answer

try reposting this jpg. file using the Attache file button below to this window