Mid-Chapter Quiz
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Substitute h=0 into the function and solve for t.
7.5 sec.
To determine how much time a ball is in the air, we need to find out how much time it takes to reach a height of 0 feet. Let's substitute h=0 into our function and solve for t.
h= 0
Factor out -8t
Use the Zero Product Property
(I): .LHS /-8.=.RHS /-8.
(II): LHS+15=RHS+15
(II): .LHS /2.=.RHS /2.
Since t=0 represents the starting time, we can say the ball is in the air for 7.5 sec.