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Medium Math · Advanced Math · Nonlinear functions · MCQ

The height, in feet, of an object x seconds after it is thrown straight up in the air can be modeled by the function h of x equals, negative 16 x squared, plus 20 x, plus 5. Based on the model, which of the following statements best interprets the equation h of 1 point 4 equals, 1 point 6 4 ?

  1. A

    The height of the object 1.4 seconds after being thrown straight up in the air is 1.64 feet.

  2. B

    The height of the object 1.64 seconds after being thrown straight up in the air is 1.4 feet.

  3. C

    The height of the object 1.64 seconds after being thrown straight up in the air is approximately 1.4 times as great as its initial height.

  4. D

    The speed of the object 1.4 seconds after being thrown straight up in the air is approximately 1.64 feet per second.

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