Mathematics

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Quadratic Functions Word Problems

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  • 1. Multiple Choice
    15 minutes
    1 pt

    The height of a water balloon that is launched into the air is given by h(t) = -5t2 + 40t + 2. t=time in sec and h=height in feet. From what height was the balloon released? Hint: find the y-intercept

    2 ft

    5 ft

    40 ft

    20 ft

  • 2. Multiple Choice
    15 minutes
    1 pt

    If a toy rocket is launched vertically upward from ground level with an initial velocity of 128 feet per second, then its height h after t seconds is given by the equation

    h(t) = -16t2 +128t

    When will the object reach its maximum height?

    4 ft

    0 sec

    0 ft

    4 sec

  • 3. Multiple Choice
    15 minutes
    1 pt

    A dolphin jumps from the water at at initial velocity of 16 feet per second. The equation h = -8t2 + 16t models the dolphin's height at any given time, t. What is the maximum height the dolphin jumps?

    1 foot

    5 feet

    7 feet

    8 feet

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