The height, h(x), of a punted rugby ball is given by h(x)= 21 +zX- 2x+3 where x is the horizontal distance 64 in feet from the point where the ball is punted. How far, horizontally, is the ball from the kicker when it is at its highest point? 45 feet 26 feet 24 feet 31 feet 21 feet

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The height, h(x), of a punted rugby ball is given by h(x)=
21
-x+3 where x is the horizontal distance
32
64
in feet from the point where the ball is punted. How far, horizontally, is the ball from the kicker when it is at its
highest point?
45 feet
26 feet
24 feet
31 feet
21 feet
Transcribed Image Text:The height, h(x), of a punted rugby ball is given by h(x)= 21 -x+3 where x is the horizontal distance 32 64 in feet from the point where the ball is punted. How far, horizontally, is the ball from the kicker when it is at its highest point? 45 feet 26 feet 24 feet 31 feet 21 feet
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