Math Problem Statement

The height s of a ball after t seconds when thrown straight up with an initial speed of 70 feet per second from an initial height of 5 feet can be modeled by the function s(t) = -16t^2 + 70t + 5. Using the quadratic formula: (a) When will the height of the ball be 50 feet? (b) When will the height of the ball be 70 feet? (c) Will the ball ever reach a height of 140 feet?

Solution

It looks like you have a quadratic equation modeling the height of a ball over time, and you're asked to solve for different height values using the quadratic formula. The equation provided is:

s(t)=16t2+70t+5s(t) = -16t^2 + 70t + 5

where s(t)s(t) is the height of the ball in feet, and tt is the time in seconds. You have three parts of the problem to solve:

(a) When will the height of the ball be 50 feet?

To solve this, substitute s(t)=50s(t) = 50 into the equation and solve for tt:

50=16t2+70t+550 = -16t^2 + 70t + 5

Rearrange to get the quadratic form: 16t2+70t45=0-16t^2 + 70t - 45 = 0

Use the quadratic formula: t=b±b24ac2at = \frac{-b \pm \sqrt{b^2 - 4ac}}{2a} where a=16a = -16, b=70b = 70, and c=45c = -45.

(b) When will the height of the ball be 70 feet?

Substitute s(t)=70s(t) = 70 into the equation and solve for tt: 70=16t2+70t+570 = -16t^2 + 70t + 5 Simplify: 16t2+70t65=0-16t^2 + 70t - 65 = 0

Solve this using the quadratic formula.

(c) Will the ball ever reach a height of 140 feet?

Substitute s(t)=140s(t) = 140 into the equation: 140=16t2+70t+5140 = -16t^2 + 70t + 5 Rearrange: 16t2+70t135=0-16t^2 + 70t - 135 = 0

Solve this using the quadratic formula.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Quadratic Equations
Projectile Motion

Formulas

Quadratic formula: t = (-b ± √(b^2 - 4ac)) / 2a

Theorems

Quadratic formula

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10