The height h (in feet) of a ball shot straight up with an initial velocity of 38 feet per second is given by the polynomial function h = f ( t ) = -16 t ² + 38 t . Find the height of the ball after 2 seconds. A) h = 16 ft B) h = 12 ft C) h = 38 ft D) h = -38 ft E) h = -16 ft

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Substitute t = 2 into the function: h = -16(2)^2 + 38(2) = -64 + 76 = 12 ft.

The Height H (In Feet) of a Ball Shot Straight