Answer:
The discriminant, -14.71 < 0, shows that there is no solution of the equation, h = -16·t² + 22.3·t + 2, at the line 'h = 10' feet, therefore, the Jaguarundi height as she springs will not be up to 10 feet and therefore she will not reach the bird
Step-by-step explanation:
From the question, the equation that models the Jaguarundi's height, 'h', ma be written approximately as follows;
h = -16·t² + 22.3·t + 2
Where;
t = The time (duration) in seconds
The discriminant of the equation a·x² + b·x + c = 0 is b² - 4·a·c
When h = 10, we have;
10 = -16·t² + 22.3·t + 2
∴ 0 = -16·t² + 22.3·t + 2 - 10 = -16·t² + 22.3·t - 8
The discriminant of the given quadratic equation is given as follows;
The discriminant = 22.3² - 4 × (-16 × (-8)) = -14.71 < 0
Therefore, the function, h = -16·t² + 22.3·t + 2 has no real root at h = 10
The parabola does not reach or pass through the line h = 10 which is the height at which the bird is flying.
The Jaguarundi will not reach the bird flying at the height of 10 feet.
