Quadratic Word Problem Basics [Duplicate]

What algebraic term are you solving for if the word problem is: The equation for leaping off a cliff is h = -16t^2 + 8t +24.  How long will it take for you to reach 16 ft?

• Roots (Solutions)
• Axis of Symmetry
• Vertex
• y-intercept

Solve the word problem:  How fast would you reach 16 ft above the water if you jump of a cliff using the formula:    h = -16t^2 + 8t + 24?

• 8
• 1
• 1/2
• 1/4

Solve the word problem:  How fast would you reach the water if you jump of a cliff using the formula:    h = -16t^2 + 8t + 24?

• 8
• 1
• 1.5
• 1/4

What are the steps to solve the word problem: How long will it take to hit the water if you jump off the cliff using the formula:  h=-16t2 + 8t +24?

• Calculate the AoS as 1/2, plug 1/2 into the equation for t
• Calculate using the formula -b/2a
• Calculate the AoS as 1/4, plug 1/4 into the equation for t
• Factor out -8, then factor the remaining equation, then solve by switching the signs or use the Quad. Formula

What are the steps to solve the word problem: How long will it take to reach the maximum height if you jump from a cliff with the formula: h=-16t2 + 8t +24?

• Calculate the AoS as 1/2, plug 1/2 into the equation for t
• Calculate using the formula -b/2a
• Calculate the AoS as 1/4, plug 1/4 into the equation for t
• Factor out -8, then factor the remaining equation, then switch the signs or use Quad Formula

What algebraic term are you solving for if the word problem is: The equation for leaping off a cliff is h = -16t^2 + 8t +24.  How long will it take for you to hit the maximum height?

• Roots (Solutions)
• Axis of Symmetry
• Vertex
• y-intercept

Solve the word problem:  How high would you jump if the equation for jumping from a cliff is:    h = -16t^2 + 8t + 24?

• 25
• 24
• 8
• 26

What are the steps to solve the word problem: What is the maximum height you can reach if you jump off the cliff with the formula: h=-16t2 + 8t +24?

• Calculate the AoS as 1/2, plug 1/2 into the equation for t
• Calculate using the formula -b/2a
• Calculate the AoS as 1/4, plug 1/4 into the equation for t
• Factor out -8, then factor the remaining equation, then switch the signs or use the Quad Formula

What is the formula for solving for the Axis of Symmetry?

• b2-4ac
• -b(+ -) Sq Root of b2-4ac/ 2a
• b/2a
• -b/2a

What algebraic term are you solving for if the word problem is: The equation for leaping off a cliff is h = -16t^2 + 8t +24.  How long will it take for you to hit the water?

• Roots (Solutions)
• Axis of Symmetry
• Vertex
• y-intercept

Tags

CCSS.HSA.APR.B.3

CCSS.HSA.REI.B.4

CCSS.HSA.REI.D.11