SOLUTION: 59. A ball is thrown into the air. The path of the ball is described by the equations h(t)=-16t^2+80t+5, where h is the height of the ball after t seconds. Using this equation what

SOLUTION: 59. A ball is thrown into the air. The path of the ball is described by the equations h(t)=-16t^2+80t+5, where h is the height of the ball after t seconds. Using this equation what

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Question 697458: 59. A ball is thrown into the air. The path of the ball is described by the equations h(t)=-16t^2+80t+5, where h is the height of the ball after t seconds. Using this equation what does the 5 represent
Answer by nerdybill(7384) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The 5 represents the initial height of the ball.
This can be seen by setting t=0.

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