MHB Parabolic Trajectory Of Water Stream

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The discussion revolves around modeling the trajectory of a water stream from a hose using the equation y = -0.003x² + 0.58x + 3, where x and y are in feet. A firefighter is positioned 137 feet from a building, holding the hose 3 feet above the ground, and the question is whether the water stream will reach a window that is 26 feet high. Participants are encouraged to share their progress on solving the problem to receive more tailored assistance. The forum emphasizes collaborative problem-solving and the importance of showing work to avoid redundant suggestions. Overall, the focus is on determining if the water stream intersects with the window height.
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A stream of water from a water hose can be modeled by the graph of y= -0.003x^{2}+0.58x+3 where x and y are measured in feet. a firefighter is holding the hose 3 feet above the ground, 137 feet from a building. will the stream of water pass through a window if the top of the window is 26 feet above the ground?

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