Question

A dolphin jumps from the water at initial velocity of 16 feet per second. The equation h= -16t^2+80t models the dolphin's height at any given time, t. what is the maximum height the dolphin jumps?

a) 1 foot
b) 5 feet
c) 96 feet
d) 100 feet

Answer 1

Answer:

d) 100 feet

Step-by-step explanation:

The x value of the vertex (highest point in this case) is found via -b/2a:

-80/-32 = 2.5

Plug 2.5 into the function:

h(2.5) = -16(2.5)² + 80(2.5)

= - 100 + 200 = 100