h(t)=−4.9t2+12t+0.5The function models h, the height of a soccer ball in meters t seconds after it is kicked. About what is the height, in meters, of the soccer ball 2.3 seconds after it is kicked?Choose 1 answer:(A) 1.7(B) 2.2(C) 4.9(D) 16.8
Q. h(t)=−4.9t2+12t+0.5The function models h, the height of a soccer ball in meters t seconds after it is kicked. About what is the height, in meters, of the soccer ball 2.3 seconds after it is kicked?Choose 1 answer:(A) 1.7(B) 2.2(C) 4.9(D) 16.8
Substitute t=2.3: To find the height of the soccer ball at t=2.3 seconds, we need to substitute t=2.3 into the given function h(t)=−4.9t2+12t+0.5.
Calculate square of 2.3: Substitute t=2.3 into the function:h(2.3)=−4.9(2.3)2+12(2.3)+0.5
Multiply −4.9 by 5.29: Calculate the square of 2.3:(2.3)2=5.29
Multiply 12 by 2.3: Multiply −4.9 by 5.29:−4.9×5.29=−25.921
Add results and 0.5: Multiply 12 by 2.3:12×2.3=27.6
Calculate the sum: Add the results of the previous steps and add 0.5: h(2.3)=−25.921+27.6+0.5
Round to one decimal: Calculate the sum: h(2.3)=1.679
Round to one decimal: Calculate the sum:h(2.3)=1.679Round the result to one decimal place to match the answer choices:h(2.3)≈1.7
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