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Quadratic Functions Problems

Problem 9 - Solving a quadratic equation

The quadratic function,

h (t) = -16t2 + v0t + h0,

models the height (in feet) of an object after t seconds when the object is thrown an initial velocity of v0 feet per second and an initial height of h0 feet. If v0 = 32 and h0 = 64, what is the maximum height the object achieves?

 

A.

 

64 feet

B.

 

80 feet

C.

 

96 feet
D.

76 feet

 

E.

Not enough information provided

 

Problem 10- Solving a quadratic equation

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