A red ball anda green ball are simultaneously tossed into the air. The red ballis given an initial velocity of 96 feet per second, and itsheight tseconds after it is tossedis 16t^2 96t feet. The green ball is given an initial velocity of 80feet per second, and its height t seconds after it is tossed is 16t^2 80t feet. a)Find a polynomial D(t) thatrepresents the difference in the heights of the twoballs. b) How muchhigher is the red ball 2 seconds after the balls are tossed?

Raynor2i

Raynor2i

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2022-07-25

A red ball anda green ball are simultaneously tossed into the air. The red ballis given an initial velocity of 96 feet per second, and itsheight tseconds after it is tossedis 16 t 2 96 t feet. The green ball is given an initial velocity of 80feet per second, and its height t seconds after it is tossed is 16 t 2 80 t feet.a)Find a polynomial D(t) thatrepresents the difference in the heights of the two balls.
b) How muchhigher is the red ball 2 seconds after the balls are tossed?
I have no idea how to goabout this. If anyone can explain how to do this and give solutionI would be very greatful.

Answer & Explanation

Cael Cox

Cael Cox

Beginner2022-07-26Added 11 answers

a) D ( t ) = ( 16 t 2 + 96 t ) ( 16 t 2 + 80 t ) = 16 t
b) After 2 seconds, the difference in the heights of the twoballs is D(2).
Hence D(2) = 16(2) = 32 feet.

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