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A rocket is fired upward from the ground with an initial velocity of 200 feet per second. Neglecting air​ resistance, the height of the rocket at any time, t, can be described in feet by the equation H=−16t2+200t. Find the height of the rocket at t=3 seconds.

User Sheraz
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Answer:

The height of the rocket is 456 feet

Explanation:

Substitute the given value for the variable, and then simplify.

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User Robertp
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Answer:

744 ft

Explanation:

All you have to do is plug in 3 wherever there is a t and then do the math in which you will get 744

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