Algebra 1 word problem?
A book falls off of Sam's bookshelf. Sam knows that the expression that represents the height of the book at any point in time is -16t2 + h0; where t is time in seconds, and h0 is the initial height of the ball. The book falls from a height of 6 feet. Which verbal expression matches the model?
A. The sum of -16 multipliedby time squared and 6
B. the product -16 multiplied by time squared and 6
C. the square of -16 multiplied by time plus 6
D. the sum of -16 multiplied by time and 6
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The answer is Option A in your listed choices.
- 16 multiplied by time squared = -16t^2
6 = initial height = ho
Hence, the "sum of -16 multipliedby time squared and 6" would be
-16t^2 + 6
Hope this helps.
The choices are a little awkward, but
the sum of negative 16 multiplied by times squared and 6 fits.
A.
duhh.. do your own homework kid.
that was ridiculously easy
i think the answer is A