Question

jacob is playing miniature golf. he states that he cannot hit the ball from the start, bounce it off the back - wall once, and reach the hole in one shot. is jacob correct? trace and label a diagram to support your answer. a. jacob is correct. it is not possible to hit the ball from the start, bounce it off the back - wall once, and reach the hole in one shot. b. jacob is incorrect. to make the shot, he should first reflect the starting position over the back - wall. he should aim at the midpoint between the starting position and the reflection of the starting position. c. jacob is incorrect. to make the shot, he should first reflect the hole over the back - wall. he should aim at the midpoint between the hole and the reflection of the hole. d. jacob is incorrect. to make the shot, he should first reflect the hole over the back - wall. then connect where he is starting with the reflection of the hole with a line. he should aim at the intersection of the back - wall with the line.

Explanation:

Step1: Recall reflection - geometry principle

In geometry, when dealing with reflection - like bouncing a ball off a wall, we use the concept of reflection of points. To make a shot by bouncing the ball off a wall, we reflect the target (the hole) over the wall.

Step2: Determine the aiming point

The correct way is to aim at the mid - point between the reflection of the hole and the starting position. Jacob's statement that it's not possible is incorrect. To make the shot, he should first reflect the hole over the back wall. Then he should aim at the mid - point between the starting position and the reflection of the hole.

Answer:

B. Jacob is incorrect. To make the shot, he should first reflect the hole over the back wall. He should aim at the midpoint between the starting position and the reflection of the hole.