Asked by James
A model rocket is shot up from the roof of a school. The height at any time is modeled by the equation, H = -3t² + 12t + 36, where H is the height in metres and t is the time in seconds.
a) When does the rocket hit the ground?
b) How long does it take for the rocket to pass a window 21 metres above the ground?
c) What is the maximum height of the rocket?
a) When does the rocket hit the ground?
b) How long does it take for the rocket to pass a window 21 metres above the ground?
c) What is the maximum height of the rocket?
Answers
Answered by
Reiny
a) when it hits the ground -3t² + 12t + 36 = 0
t^2 - 4t - 12 = 0
(t - 6)(t + 2) = 0
take over
b) -3t² + 12t + 36 = 21
t^2 - 4t - 5 = 0
this one also factors nicely, so keep grinding it out
c) H = -3t² + 12t + 36 is a parabola opening downwards, find the vertex and you got it
t^2 - 4t - 12 = 0
(t - 6)(t + 2) = 0
take over
b) -3t² + 12t + 36 = 21
t^2 - 4t - 5 = 0
this one also factors nicely, so keep grinding it out
c) H = -3t² + 12t + 36 is a parabola opening downwards, find the vertex and you got it
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