The height y (in feet) of a ball thrown by a child is given by the equation y = - 1/
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x^2 + 5x +3, where x is the horizontal distance (in feet) from the starting point. what is the maximum height of the ball?
a) -165.75 ft
b) -84.75 ft
c) 50.25 ft
d) 59.25 ft

Solve the problem by making up an equation. a man could arrive on time for an appointment if he drove the car at 40 mph; however, since he left the house 15 minutes late, he drove the car at 50 mph and arrive 3 minutes early for the appointment. how far from his house was his appointment?