A ball is thrown into the air. Its height, in feet, t seconds later is given by h(t) = 64t – 16t? a) Evaluate and interpret h(2). h(2) = b) Solve the equation h(t) = 48. Enter the smaller number first, if applicable. Interpret your solutions. c) When does the ball hit the ground after it is thrown? At time t = > >

A ball is thrown into the air. Its height, in feet, t seconds later is given by h(t) = 64t – 16t? a) Evaluate and interpret h(2). h(2) = b) Solve the equation h(t) = 48. Enter the smaller number first, if applicable. Interpret your solutions. c) When does the ball hit the ground after it is thrown? At time t = > >

Elementary Algebra

17th Edition

ISBN:9780998625713

Author:Lynn Marecek, MaryAnne Anthony-Smith

Publisher:Lynn Marecek, MaryAnne Anthony-Smith

Chapter10: Quadratic Equations

Section10.3: Solve Quadratic Equations Using The Quadratic Formula

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