A ball is thrown straight upward. A position function can be used to describe the balls height,

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A ball is thrown straight upward. A position function


imagecan be used to describe the ball’s height, s(t), in feet, after t seconds.image


a. Use the points labeled in the graph to find the values of a, v0, and s0. Solve the system of linear equations involving a, v0, and s0 using matrices.


b. Find and interpret s(3.5). Identify your solution as a point on the graph shown.


c. After how many seconds does the ball reach its maximum height? What is its maximum height?

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College Algebra

ISBN: 9780134453262

7th Edition

Authors: Robert F Blitzer

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