Time t (sec) 1280 ft Height h(1) (3)

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A missile is shot upward from a submarine 1280 ft below sea level as shown below. The initial velocity of the missile is 682 ft/sec. A function that approximates the height of the missile (relative to sea level) is given by h(t) =-16t +682t –1280 where h(t) is the height in feet and tis the time in seconds. Answer the following questions in complete sentences. Note: to eam credit for parts b) and c) you must use algebra!

a)  The point (3, 592) is on the graph. Interpret what this means in terms of height and time of the missile launch. (Note: "Interpret" means to explain using complete sentences

b) Solve algebraically (round values to the nearest tenth): What is the maximum height of missile? How long after launch does it take the missile to reach that height? Show your work! Answer the question in a sentence.

c) Solve algebraically: How long after launch long does it take the missile to plunge back into the water? Show your work and answer the question in a sentence. Round to the nearest tenth.

Time t (sec)
1280 ft
Height h(1)
(3)
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