SOLUTION: a fountain thatis 5ft tall sprays water into the air with an upward velocity of 22ft/s. What function gives the hieght of the water in feet and seconds after it is sprayed upward?

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Question 430706: a fountain thatis 5ft tall sprays water into the air with an upward velocity of 22ft/s. What function gives the hieght of the water in feet and seconds after it is sprayed upward? what is the maximum height ofthe water?
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a fountain that is 5ft tall sprays water into the air with an upward velocity of 22ft/s. What function gives the height of the water in feet and seconds after it is sprayed upward? what is the maximum height ofthe water?
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Equation:
h(t) = -16t^2+22t+5
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Max occurs when t = -b/2a = -22/(2*-16) = 11/16 seconds
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Max height = h(11/16) = 12.563 ft.
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Stan H.