In the expression \(-16t^2 + 40\), the 40 represents the starting height of the egg when it is dropped. Therefore, the correct response is:
40 represents the starting height of the egg when it is dropped.
Mr. Moore is conducting an experiment by dropping eggs in a protective case from the top of the 40 ft tall building. The following expression can be used to evaluate the height of the egg in relation to t time −16t^2+40
. What does the 40 represent?(1 point)
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40 represents how fast the egg is traveling when dropped
40 represents the number of eggs Mr. Moore dropped on his way up the stairs of the building.
40 represents the starting height of the egg when it is dropped
40 represents how man seconds it takes for the egg to land
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