PROBLEM SOLVING The table shows the heights y of a competitive water-skier x
seconds after jumping off a ramp.
Time (seconds), x
Height (feet), y
22
22.5
17.5 12 9.24
Do
Write a function that models the height of the water-skier over time.
The function y = models the height.
When is the water-skier 5 feet above the water? Round your answer to the nearest hundredth.
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The skier is 5 feet above the water after about second(s).
How long is the skier in the air?
The skier is in the air for second(s).