Question

During a softball game, a batter hits a ball upward from an initial height of 3 feet. The height, in feet, of the softball is given by s(t)=−16t^2+70t+3 , where t is time in seconds and . Which is closest to the time when the softball will be 50 feet above the ground?

Answer 1

just solve for t when s=50

Answer 2

Yeah don't you think we tried that? Hey, Im thinking is 0.83 sec but what does or 3.55 seconds mean?

Answer 3

3.55 seconds is the ball coming down due to gravity. The ball goes in a parabolic arc up and down.

Answer 4

Does anyone know

Answer 5

0.83 seconds or 3.55 seconds