Question 7679c5ff

Advanced Math - Nonlinear functions

  • The parabola opens downward.
  • The vertex is at the approximate point (0.2 comma 10.2).
  • The parabola passes through the following points:
    • (0 comma 10)
    • approximately (0.2 comma 10.2)
    • approximately (1 comma 6.9)
    • approximately (1.6 comma 0)

A competitive diver dives from a platform into the water. The graph shown gives the height above the water y , in meters, of the diver x seconds after diving from the platform. What is the best interpretation of the x-intercept of the graph?

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