SOLUTION: . The height of a projectile at time t is represented by the function h(t) = −4.9t 2 + 18t + 40. is this a exponential function? explain.

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Question 1186573: . The height of a projectile at time t is represented by the function h(t) = −4.9t
2 + 18t + 40. is this a exponential function? explain.

Answer by greenestamps(13200)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!


No. In an exponential function the variable is in the exponent; e.g.,

The function shown is a polynomial function.


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