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Advanced Math / Nonlinear functions Difficulty: Medium

h of t equals, negative 16 t squared, plus 110 t, plus 72

The function above models the height h, in feet, of an object above ground t seconds after being launched straight up in the air. What does the number 72 represent in the function?

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Explanation

Choice A is correct. The variable t represents the seconds after the object is launched. Since h of 0 equals 72, this means that the height, in feet, at 0 seconds, or the initial height, is 72 feet.

Choices B, C, and D are incorrect and may be the result of misinterpreting the function in context.