Paula kicks a ball off the ground into the air. The height, in feet, of the ball t seconds after it is kicked is modeled by the function h(t) = -16t2 +80t. How long after the kick will it take for the

Daniel Mora asked Mar 9, 2023

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Daniel Mora asked Mar 9, 2023

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Answer:

2.5s

Explanation:

At maximum height, dy/dx=0

dy/dx=-32t+80=0

32t=80

t=80/32

t=2.5s

Ramsay Smith answered Mar 15, 2023

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