Calculating Range: Zero Air Resistance, Baseball

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Homework Statement


zero air resistance. baseball player hits ball at angle theta above the horizontal at a initial velocity of "z" m/s...how does one calculate range and max height given the fact that the ball lands several metres above where it was originally hit?



Homework Equations


d= vit + 1/2at^2 i think?


The Attempt at a Solution


i need a hint or two please?
 
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three hints:

-in which axis is "range" measured?
-what forces do you have acting in this axis?
-based on these forces, formulate your acceleration and displacement equations.