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14 June, 00:48

The height of a diver during a dive can be modeled by h=-16t^2, where h is height in feet relative to the diving platform and t is time in seconds. Find the time it takes for the diver to reach the water is the platform is 49 feet high

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  1. 14 June, 01:24
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    H=-16t^2+49

    find where h=0

    0=49-16t^2

    0=7^2 - (4t) ^2

    difference of 2 perfect square

    0 = (7-4t) (7+4t)

    set to zero

    7-4t=0

    7=4t

    7/4=t

    7+4t=0

    4t=-7

    t=-7/4

    faslse, this is before the person jumps

    answer is 7/4 seconds
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