A boy throws a football straight up in the air while standing on a ladder. The football's height above ground (in feet) t seconds after it is released is given by s(t) = -16t2 + 20t + 6. (a) How high above ground is the boy while standing on the ladder? (b) How long does it take for the football to hit the ground? (c) What is the football's maximum height?

A boy throws a football straight up in the air while standing on a ladder. The football's height above ground (in feet) t seconds after it is released is given by s(t) = -16t2 + 20t + 6. (a) How high above ground is the boy while standing on the ladder? (b) How long does it take for the football to hit the ground? (c) What is the football's maximum height?

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Intermediate Algebra

19th Edition

ISBN:9780998625720

Author:Lynn Marecek

Publisher:Lynn Marecek

Chapter6: Factoring

Section: Chapter Questions

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