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2.1 Nonlinear Functions - Quadratic graphs and vertex form
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The height, in feet, of an object x seconds after it is thrown straight up in the air can be modeled by the function 
. Based on the model, which of the following statements best interprets the equation 
?
A.
The height of the object 1.4 seconds after being thrown straight up in the air is 1.64 feet.
B.
The height of the object 1.64 seconds after being thrown straight up in the air is 1.4 feet.
C.
The height of the object 1.64 seconds after being thrown straight up in the air is approximately 1.4 times as great as its initial height.
D.
The speed of the object 1.4 seconds after being thrown straight up in the air is approximately 1.64 feet per second.