Question

the function h(t)=-16t^2+110t+72 models the height h, in feet, of an object above ground t seconds after being launched straight up in the air. What does the number 72 represent in the function?

Answer 1

The initial height of an object above ground before being launched straight up in the air

Explanation:

we have

`h(t)=-16t^(2)+110t+72`

we know that

The number 72 represent the y-intercept of the function

The y-intercept is the value of y when the value of x is equal to zero

In this problem

The value of h when the value of t is zero

Therefore

The initial height of an object above ground before being launched straight up in the air