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The equation of projectile is `y = 16 x - (5 x^2)/(4)`. Find the horizontal range.

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To find the horizontal range of the projectile given the equation \( y = 16x - \frac{5x^2}{4} \), we will follow these steps: ### Step 1: Identify the coefficients in the projectile equation The given equation can be rewritten in the standard form of a parabolic trajectory: \[ y = ax - bx^2 \] where \( a = 16 \) and \( b = \frac{5}{4} \). ...
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