Finding range given impact velocity?

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A projectile shot over level ground hits the ground with a velocity of 65m/s at an angle of 25° below the horizontal. What was the horizontal range of the projectile?
170m
330m
780m
360m

If something is launched over a horizontal plane, does Vi=Vf? (same magnitude and velocity) (but different direction obviously).
Would I then be able to find Vix and Δt to find the Δx (range)?
 
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jerm174 said:
A projectile shot over level ground hits the ground with a velocity of 65m/s at an angle of 25° below the horizontal. What was the horizontal range of the projectile?
170m
330m
780m
360m

If something is launched over a horizontal plane, does Vi=Vf? (same magnitude and velocity) (but different direction obviously).
Would I then be able to find Vix and Δt to find the Δx (range)?

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Yes, over level ground with no air resistance, the launch and impact velocities and angles should be symmetrical.