Question 12 • CMS 2026-2027 NC Math 3 CREDIT RECOVERY
Kari and Samantha have determined that their water-balloon launcher works best when they launch the balloon at an angle within 3 degrees of 45 degrees. Which equation can be used to determine the minimum and maximum optimal angles of launch, and what is the minimum angle that is still optimal?
Answer
A
start absolute value x minus 45 end absolute value is equal to 3 ; minimum angle: 42 degrees
B
start absolute value x minus 3 end absolute value is equal to 45 ; minimum angle: 42 degrees
C
start absolute value x minus 45 end absolute value is equal to 3 ; minimum angle: 45 degrees
D
start absolute value x minus 3 end absolute value is equal to 45 ; minimum angle: 45 degrees