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12.4 Exercise 76

Avg difficulty 2.5

Explain the functions in words. The height, s ,s , of a projectile after t t seconds is given by s(t)=−16 t 2 +80t. s \left(t\right) = - 16 t^{2} + 80 t .

s(0)=0,s(5)=0. s \left(0\right) = 0 , s \left(5\right) = 0.

OpenStax Precalculus 2e, 12.4 Derivatives, exercise 76

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