SOLUTION: The height, in meters, above sea level of a NASA launched rocket is given by h(t)=-4.9t^2+178t+388 where t represents the number of seconds since the rocket was launched. If w

Algebra ->  Quadratic Equations and Parabolas -> SOLUTION: The height, in meters, above sea level of a NASA launched rocket is given by h(t)=-4.9t^2+178t+388 where t represents the number of seconds since the rocket was launched. If w      Log On


   



Question 1115994: The height, in meters, above sea level of a NASA launched rocket is given by
h(t)=-4.9t^2+178t+388 where t
represents the number of seconds since the rocket was launched.
If we assume that the rocket is launched from a launch pad, how high is the launch pad?

Answer by josgarithmetic(39618) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Initial height would be at t=0. The "position" would be the initial height...

h%280%29=388