Scott throws his math textbook vertically from the edge of a cliff and watches as it goes up and then falls into the ocean below. The height of the book above the water (in meters) is a function of time and is given by h(t) = -4.9t +34t + 118, where t is in seconds. a. Find the velocity of the book after 5 seconds. Is the book rising or falling at this point? How do you know?

Scott throws his math textbook vertically from the edge of a cliff and watches as it goes up and then falls into the ocean below. The height of the book above the water (in meters) is a function of time and is given by h(t) = -4.9t +34t + 118, where t is in seconds. a. Find the velocity of the book after 5 seconds. Is the book rising or falling at this point? How do you know?

Glencoe Algebra 1, Student Edition, 9780079039897, 0079039898, 2018

18th Edition

ISBN:9780079039897

Author:Carter

Publisher:Carter

Chapter9: Quadratic Functions And Equations

Section9.6: Solving Quadratic Equations By Using The Quadratic Formula

Problem 15CYU

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