The equation represents height as a function of time.
The bullet was in the air for 75 seconds.
The equation is given as:
The time spent in the air is the time it takes the bullet to land on the ground.
When the bullet is on the ground, the height is:
So, we have:
Factor out t
Split
or
represents when the shot is fired.
So, we solve for t in
Collect like terms
Divide both sides by 16
Hence, the bullet was in the air for 75 seconds
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Answer:
The value of n is -6
Step-by-step explanation:
∵ k(x) = x²
→ Its graph is a parabola with vertex (0, 0)
∴ The vertex of the prabola which represents it is (0, 0)
∵ The given graph is the graph of p(x)
∵ Its vertex is (0, -6)
∴ h = 0 and k = -6
∵ a = 1
→ Substitute them in the form above
∴ p(x) = 1(x - 0)² + -6
∴ p(x) = x² - 6
→ Substitute x² by k(x)
∴ p(x) = k(x) - 6
∵ p(x) = k(x) + n
→ By comparing the two right sides
∴ n = -6
∴ The value of n is -6
Look at the attached figure for more understanding
The red parabola represents k(x)
The blue parabola represents p(x)
