The math topic covered here focuses on determining the maximum height reached by water jets and long jumpers, given quadratic equations that describe their height as a function of distance. Each problem presents these equations and requires finding the height's optimal value (maximum point). This is a typical application of the vertex formula in quadratic functions, aimed at optimizing an outcome, which in this case is the maximum height. This represents a practical use of quadratic equations in solving real-world optimization problems.
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