Question

question 24, 7.1.75 part 1 of 2 a football is thrown by a quarterback to a receiver. the points in the figure show the height of the football, in feet, above the ground in terms of its distance, in yards, from the quarterback. use this information to solve the problem. what is the footballs maximum height? what is its distance from the quarterback when it reaches its maximum? the footballs maximum height is feet. (type an integer or decimal rounded to the nearest tenth as needed.)

Explanation:

Step1: Observe the graph

Locate the highest - point on the curve representing the height of the football.

Step2: Determine the height value

Read the height value on the y - axis at the highest - point of the curve. The highest point on the curve is at a height of 13 feet.

Step3: Determine the distance value

Read the distance value on the x - axis at the highest - point of the curve. The distance from the quarterback when the football reaches its maximum height is 15 yards.

Answer:

The football's maximum height is 13 feet. Its distance from the quarterback when it reaches its maximum is 15 yards.