Question

Darcy kicks a ball that is represented by the function h(t) = -16t2 + 50t where t stands for time and h(t) stands for the height of the ball in feet. How long will it take for the ball to hit the ground?


2 seconds


0 seconds


1.56 seconds


3.125 seconds

Answer 1

C. i got C.

Answer 2

@triciaal Can you help me please?

Answer 3

@precal Help please..

Answer 4

@IMStuck @Cosmichaotic

Answer 5

I will try to help you; let me look and I will post, ok?

Answer 6

Thank you.

Answer 7

Ok, I got it and I will show you how to do it, ok?

Answer 8

otays :) thank you

Answer 9

In order to do this, you have to complete the square on the x terms. Do that like this: