The function y=x2-4x+5 approximates the height, y, of a bird, and it’s horizontal distance, x, as it flies from one fence post to another. all distances are in feet. complete the square to find and interpret the extreme value (vertex).

What is the sum of the geometric series in which a1 = 7, r = 3, and an = 1,701? hint: cap s sub n equals start fraction a sub one left parenthesis one minus r to the power of n end power right parenthesis over one minus r end fraction comma r ≠ 1, where a1 is the first term and r is the common ratio