A.) To find the maximum height, we can take the derivative of h(t). This will give us the rate at which the horse jumps (velocity) at time t.
h'(t) = -32t + 16
When the horse reaches its maximum height, its position on h(t) will be at the top of the parabola. The slope at this point will be zero because the line tangent to the peak of a parabola is a horizontal line. By setting h'(t) equal to 0, we can find the critical numbers which will be the maximum and minimum t values.
-32t + 16 = 0
-32t = -16
t = 0.5 seconds
b.) To find out if the horse can clear a fence that is 3.5 feet tall, we can plug 0.5 in for t in h(t) and solve for the maximum height.
h(0.5) = -16(0.5)^2 + 16(-0.5) = 4 feet
If 4 is the maximum height the horse can jump, then yes, it can clear a 3.5 foot tall fence.
c.) We know that the horse is in the air whenever h(t) is greater than 0.
-16t^2 + 16t = 0
-16t(t-1)=0
t = 0 and 1
So if the horse is on the ground at t = 0 and t = 1, then we know it was in the air for 1 second.
Answer:
The slope between the points (5.-7) and (8, 8) is _____ (what is the number)
Step-by-step explanation:
Answer: Terminating
Step-by-step explanation: Although the 0 is repeating, a 0 doesn't really mean anything as it is after the numbers. That number is just 0.012. The zeros are unnecessarily there.
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There are 2.20462 pounds in a kilogram
20% off means you paid only 80% of the original price.
0.8x=40
x=40÷0.8=50
so the original price is 50