SOLUTION: The heoght in feet, s, of a ball thrown straight up is given by the function s(t)=-16t^2 + 56t+40, where t is the time in seconds. Find the maximum height reached by the ball.

Question 168517: The heoght in feet, s, of a ball thrown straight up is given by the function
s(t)=-16t^2 + 56t+40, where t is the time in seconds. Find the maximum height reached by the ball.
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The height in feet, s, of a ball thrown straight up is given by the function
s(t)=-16t^2 + 56t+40, where t is the time in seconds. Find the maximum height reached by the ball.
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This is a quadratic equation, max height will be at axis of symmetry
The formula for this is x = -b/(2a)
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In this equation: x = t; a =-16; b = 56
t = = t =
t = +1.75 seconds at max height
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Find the max height, substitute 1.75 for t in the original equation,
s(t) = -16(1.75^2) + 56(1.75) + 40
s(t) = -16(3/0625) + 98 + 40
s(t) = -49 + 98 + 40
s(t) = 89 ft is max height
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