Question

Can someone give me a simple example of a quadratic word problem that can be graphed?

Answer 1

An object is launched at 19.6 meters per second (m/s) from a 58.8-meter tall platform. The equation for the object's height s at time t seconds after launch is s(t) = –4.9t2 + 19.6t + 58.8, where s is in meters. When does the object strike the ground?

Answer 2

also draw a representation of the data as well^

Answer 3

Please explain how to solve this too.

Answer 4

explanation is on this website
http://www.purplemath.com/modules/quadprob.htm