7. A slingshot is used to propel a stone upward so that its height h in feet after x seconds is given by h(x) = -16x² + 128x + 144 a. Evaluate h(0) and interpret the result b. What is the max height of the stone? c. How long before the stone hits the ground

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7. A slingshot is used to propel a stone upward so that its height h in feet
after x seconds is given by h(x) = -16x² + 128x + 144
a. Evaluate h(0) and interpret the result
b. What is the max height of the stone?
c. How long before the stone hits the ground
Transcribed Image Text:7. A slingshot is used to propel a stone upward so that its height h in feet after x seconds is given by h(x) = -16x² + 128x + 144 a. Evaluate h(0) and interpret the result b. What is the max height of the stone? c. How long before the stone hits the ground
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