as with all parabolas, the vertex is at x = -b/2a, in this case t = 3
So, plug that in to get the max height
f(t) = 16t(6-t)
That will tell you how long it takes to hit the ground (f=0)
As usual, the vertex is midway between the roots.
Mrs. Burnett throws a ball innthe air with an initial velocity of 96 feet per second. The function f(t) = 96t - 16t^^2 represents the path of the ball.
How high will the ball go?
How long will it take the ball to reach the ground?
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