SOLUTION: How do you complete the square for the function: h=-4.9t^2+24.5t+6

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Question 253326: How do you complete the square for the function: h=-4.9t^2+24.5t+6
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
We can factor it!
h=-4.9(t-5.23395)(t+0.233951)
h=-4.9*(t^2-5t-1.22449)
t^2-5t
take 5/2 and square it
25/4
h+25/4+4.9(1.22449)=-4.9(t^2-5t+25/4)