A hill is inclined so that its "slope" is , as shown in the figure.
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We introduce a coordinate system with the origin at the base of the hill and with the scales on the axes measured in meters. A rocket is fired from the base of the hill in such a way that its trajectory is the parabola . At what point does the rocket hit the hillside? Give your answer in terms of and coordinates.
How far is this point, measured on a straight line, from the launch spot?
Distance =
meters
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