SOLUTION: A ball is thrown vertically upward. After t seconds, its height h (in feet) is given by the function . What is the maximum height that the ball will reach? h(t)=60t-16t^2 Do

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Question 451150: A ball is thrown vertically upward. After t seconds, its height h (in feet) is given by the function . What is the maximum height that the ball will reach?
h(t)=60t-16t^2
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Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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The function is a parabola. The max height is the vertex.
t = -b/2a = -60/-32 seconds
h%2815%2F8%29+=+60%2A%2815%2F8%29+-+16%2A%2815%2F8%29%5E2
max ht = 56.25 feet