Emilio throws a marshmallow into the air from his balcony. The height of the marshmallow (in feet) is represented by the equation h=?16(t?14)^2+49, where t is the time (in seconds) after he throws the marshmallow. What is the maximum height of the marshmallow?
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Answer:49 ftStep-by-step explanation:h=−16(t−14)^2+49The path of the marshmallow is an inverted parabola. It has symmetry with respect to its vertical axis.We take the derivative of the height function.dh/dt = -32(t - 14)dh/dt = -32t + 448 We set the derivative equal to zero ti find the value of t corresponding to a maximum value of h.-32t + 448 = 0-32t = -448t = 14Maximum height occurs at t = 14 seconds.h=−16(t−14)^2+49t = 14h=−16(14−14)^2+49h = 49Maximum height is 49 feet.