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h(t)=−16t2+176t+4 |
| Since a is negative, the parabola opens downward. |
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| The quadratic function has a maximum. |
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| Find the equation of the axis of symmetry. |
ttt===−2ab−2(−16)1765.5 |
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The equation of the axis of symmetry is t=5.5. |
| The vertex is on the line t=5.5. |
The maximum occurs when t=5.5 seconds. |
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| Find h(5.5). Use a calculator to simplify. |
h(t)h(t)h(t)===−16t2+176t+4−16(5.5)2+176(5.5)+4488 |
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The vertex is (5.5,488). |
Since the parabola has a maximum, the h-coordinate of the vertex is the maximum value of the quadratic function.
The maximum value of the quadratic is 488 feet and it occurs when t = 5.5 seconds.
After 5.5 seconds, the volleyball will reach its maximum height of 488 feet.