Suppose the equation y=−1100x2+12x+6y=-1100x2+12x+6 models the height of an arrow where xx is the horizontal distance in feet from the point where the arrow is shot. Round all answers to at least 2 decimal places. a) How high is the arrow when it is first shot? feet b) What is the maximum height of the arrow? feet c) How far horizontally does the arrow travel before hitting the ground? feet

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Suppose the equation

y=−1100x2+12x+6y=-1100x2+12x+6

models the height of an arrow where xx is the horizontal distance in feet from the point where the arrow is shot. Round all answers to at least 2 decimal places.

a)  How high is the arrow when it is first shot?

 feet

b)  What is the maximum height of the arrow?

 feet

c)  How far horizontally does the arrow travel before hitting the ground?

 feet
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