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The path of a ball is modeled by y = -0.5x² + 4x + 1, where y is height in meters and x is horizontal distance.
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(a)Find the height of the ball when it is released (x=0).
(b)Find the maximum height and the horizontal distance where it occurs.
(c)Find the x values where the ball hits the ground (y=0). Round to 2sf.
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