The path of a rocket is given by the relation h=-5(x-2)(x-12), where x represents the horizontal distance, in meters, the rocket travels h represents the height, in meters, above the ground of the rocket at the horizontal distance.

a) At what horizontal distance does the rocket reach its maximum height?
b) What is the maximum height of the rocket?
c) At what horizontal distance does the rocket hit the ground?

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