Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
h = - 16t ^ 2 + 50t + 4
maximum height take the first derivative of h (calculus if you are taking it)
h' = -32t + 50 set this equal to zero
0 = -32t +50
t = 50/32
t = 1.5625 now plug t = 1.5625 into the height equation
h = - 16(1.5625) ^ 2 + 50(1.5623) + 4
h = 43.0625 ft
you can also find the maximum height by graphing the function and locating the peak value (much easier)
how long to reach the ground h = zero
0 = - 16(t) ^ 2 + 50(t) + 4
use the quadratic equation to solve this or graph the function h(t) and find the roots (much easier) and you will find that
t = -0.078 and 3.203 seconds
obviously the negative root makes no sense unless he time travelled so
t = 3.203 seconds
