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Question 321772: A rocket is shot straight into the air at an initial velocity of 96 feet/second. The height of the rocket after x seconds is represented by the formula h = 96x – 16x2. What is the maximum height the rocket reaches?
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You can put this solution on YOUR website! A rocket is shot straight into the air at an initial velocity of 96 feet/second. The height of the rocket after x seconds is represented by the formula h = 96x – 16x2. What is the maximum height the rocket reaches?
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Max height occurs when x =-b/2a = -96/(-2*16) = 3 seconds
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The Max height = h(3) = 96*3-16(9) = 144 ft.
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Stan H.
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