The side of a cylindrical can full of water springs a leak, and the water begins to stream out. (See the figure below.) The depth H, in inches, of water remaining in the can is a function of the distance D in inches (measured from the base of the can) at which the stream of water strikes the ground. Here is a table of values of D and H. Distance D in inches Depth H in inches 0 1.00 1 1.55 2 3.20 3 5.95 4 9.80

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The side of a cylindrical can full of water springs a leak, and the water begins to stream out. (See the figure below.) The depth H, in inches, of water remaining in the can is a function of the distance D in inches (measured from the base of the can) at which the stream of water strikes the ground. Here is a table of values of D and H.

Distance D
in inches
Depth H
in inches
0 1.00
1 1.55
2 3.20
3 5.95
4 9.80 

(a) Use regression to find a formula for H as a quadratic function of D

(b) When the depth is 4 inches, how far from the base of the can will the water stream strike the ground? 

(c) When the water stream strikes the ground 5 inches from the base of the can, what is the depth of water in the can? 

 

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