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zarkam21:

do i just substitute 120 for t

zarkam21:

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Vocaloid:

calculate the axis of symmetry using x = -b/(2a)

zarkam21:

so 120 would be umm b?

Vocaloid:

yes

zarkam21:

and a?

Vocaloid:

what's the coefficient of the x^2 term?

Vocaloid:

or in this case, the t^2 term?

zarkam21:

would it be 120^2

Vocaloid:

in the equation, what number is being multiplied to t^2?

zarkam21:

16

Vocaloid:

good but don't forget the negative sign so a = -16 and b = 120 calculate -b/(2a)

zarkam21:

88

Vocaloid:

check your math again -120/(2* (-16)) = ?

zarkam21:

960

Vocaloid:

-120 / -32 = ?

zarkam21:

3.75

Vocaloid:

good so the maximum height occurs at t = 3.75 = your ans

zarkam21:

thank you

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