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A rocket is launched into the air and is modeled by the equation h(t)=-t^2+3t-5, where t is the amount of time in seconds ], and h(t) is the height (in feet) of the rocket after t seconds.

a. After how many seconds does the rocket reach its maximum height?
b. How high does the rocket go at its maximum height?

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Answer:

a. it reaches its max height at 1.5 seconds

b. it reaches 2.75 feet

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