Deshawn and Chris are playing soccer. Chris takes a shot on goal. Deshawn is 3 ft in Infront of the goal and can reach the top of the 8 ft goal when standing directly beneath it. Can he block the shot from his current position without moving or jumping?

The correct answer is: Hence, Chris would score if the ball isn't blocked by Shawn because the height of the ball is lower than the height of the goal

Solution
Let’s say the path of the ball is represented by a parabolic equation y = a(x – h)² + k
We know that at x = 2, y = 1.2. So putting the values
1.2 = a(2 - h)² + k
As the vertex of the parabola is given as (16,11). So h = 16 and k = 11
1.2 = a(2-16)² + 11
1.2 = 196a+11
196a = - 9.8
a = - 0.05
S0, equation of the parabola is y = -0.05(x – 16)² +11 = f(x)
Distance of Chris from goal = 25ft
Height of goal = 8ft
The goal can be scored if the ball isn’t blocked and if the ball travels a distance of 25 ft towards the goal and the elevation of the ball isn't greater than 8 ft, then Chris will score.
Put x = 25 in the equation and see if f(x) < 8 feets
f(25) = - 0.05(25 - 16)² + 11
f(25) = - 0.05(9)² + 11
f(25) = - 0.05  81 + 11
f(25) = - 4.05 + 11
f(25) = 6.95 ft < 8 ft
Final Answer:
Hence, Chris would score if the ball isn't blocked by Shawn because the height of the ball is lower than the height of the goal