SOLUTION: h(t)=-16t^2+96t+4 what is the maximum height

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Question 1170829: h(t)=-16t^2+96t+4 what is the maximum height
Found 2 solutions by Boreal, ikleyn:
Answer by Boreal(15235) About Me  (Show Source):
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h(t)=-16t^2+96t+4
t at vertex is =-b/2a=-96/-32=3 (seconds probably are units)
h(3)=-144+288+4=148 feet
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148 feet

Answer by ikleyn(52777) About Me  (Show Source):
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On finding the maximum/minimum of a quadratic function see the lessons
    - HOW TO complete the square to find the minimum/maximum of a quadratic function
    - Briefly on finding the minimum/maximum of a quadratic function
    - HOW TO complete the square to find the vertex of a parabola
    - Briefly on finding the vertex of a parabola


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