A ball is thrown through the air, following a parabola: y= -x^2 + 4x + 4.

The land slopes upward: y = 0.5x + 2

1. Using the graph what is a solution to the system of equations?

( , )

2. What does the solution represent in this scenario?


a The point the ball reaches maximum height.

b The point where the ball meets the ground.

c The point where the ball is thrown.