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a.
To calculate: The maximum height of the birdie.
a.
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Answer to Problem 18Q
The required maximum height of the birdie is 20 feet.
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
The function:
Calculation:
The given function is
Rewrite the above function in the vertex form
The vertex of the above function is
The y -coordinate of the above vertex is the maximum height of the birdie that is, 20.
Hence, the required maximum height of the birdie is 20 feet.
b.
To calculate: The time for which the birdie is in the air.
b.
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Answer to Problem 18Q
The required time for which the birdie is in the air is 2.12 seconds.
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
The function:
Calculation:
The given function is
Rewrite the above function in the vertex form
To find the required time, solve the above equation for t .
Take square root on each side of the above expression.
Solve for t .
And,
But time cannot be negative.
Hence, the required time for which the birdie is in the air is 2.12 seconds.
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