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A soccer player kicks a ball with an initial velocity of 38 feet every second. The function f(x)=-16x^2 + 38x can be used.to model the time the ball is in the air. What is the meaning of the origin for this sity
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In the context of the function \( f(x) = -16x^2 + 38x \), which models the height of the soccer ball over time, the origin (0, 0) has a specific meaning regarding the motion of the ball:
1. **X-axis (Time)**: The variable \( x \) represents time in seconds. The value of 0 on this axis corresponds to the moment the ball is kicked.
2. **Y-axis (Height)**: The function \( f(x) \) represents the height of the ball in feet. A height of 0 means that the ball is at ground level.
Thus, the point \( (0, 0) \) indicates that at time \( x = 0 \) seconds (the moment the player kicks the ball), the height of the ball is also 0 feet, meaning it is just at ground level before the kick. This point serves as the starting point of the ball's trajectory.
1. **X-axis (Time)**: The variable \( x \) represents time in seconds. The value of 0 on this axis corresponds to the moment the ball is kicked.
2. **Y-axis (Height)**: The function \( f(x) \) represents the height of the ball in feet. A height of 0 means that the ball is at ground level.
Thus, the point \( (0, 0) \) indicates that at time \( x = 0 \) seconds (the moment the player kicks the ball), the height of the ball is also 0 feet, meaning it is just at ground level before the kick. This point serves as the starting point of the ball's trajectory.
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