h(t)=−16.1t2+100tThe equation models h, the height of a firework shell in feet, t seconds after launch. What is the height, in feet, of the firework shell 2 seconds after launch?Choose 1 answer:(A) 135.6(B) 167.8(C) 232.2(D) 264.4
Q. h(t)=−16.1t2+100tThe equation models h, the height of a firework shell in feet, t seconds after launch. What is the height, in feet, of the firework shell 2 seconds after launch?Choose 1 answer:(A) 135.6(B) 167.8(C) 232.2(D) 264.4
Identify Given Equation: Identify the given equation and the time at which we need to find the height.The given equation is h(t)=−16.1t2+100t, which models the height of a firework shell in feet, t seconds after launch. We need to find the height at t=2 seconds.
Substitute Value of t: Substitute the value of t into the equation to find the height at that time.Using t=2 seconds, we substitute it into the equation to get h(2)=−16.1(2)2+100(2).
Calculate h(2): Calculate the value of h(2) by performing the operations.First, calculate the square of 2, which is 22=4.Then multiply this by −16.1 to get −16.1×4=−64.4.Next, multiply 100 by 2 to get 100×2=200.Now, add these two results together to find the height: h(2)=−64.4+200.
Perform Addition: Perform the addition to find the final height. h(2)=−64.4+200=135.6 feet.
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