To understand the meaning of the origin (0,0) in the context of the function \( f(x) = -16x^2 + 38x \), we need to analyze what each part represents:
- The variable \( x \) typically represents time in seconds.
- The function \( f(x) \) represents the height of the soccer ball in feet at time \( x \).
Thus, the point \( (0,0) \) represents the situation at time \( x = 0 \) seconds, which is when the soccer ball is kicked. Specifically, the height of the ball at this time is \( f(0) = -16(0)^2 + 38(0) = 0 \) feet.
Now, let's look at the possible responses:
- After 38 seconds, the ball is at a height of 16 feet.
- After 16 seconds, the ball is at a height of 38 feet.
- At 0 seconds, the ball is at a height of 38 feet.
- At 0 seconds, the ball is at a height of 0 feet.
The correct response regarding the meaning of the origin (0,0) in this context is:
At 0 seconds, the ball is at a height of 0 feet.
This indicates that at the moment the soccer player kicks the ball (at time zero), the ball starts at ground level.