Algebra Problem 29
Rocket Flight

A small rocket is launched straight up with an initial velocity of 300 feet per second.  The height of the rocket during its flight can be calculated using the formula h=300t – 16t2, where h is the height of the rocket and t represents seconds after launch.

Rounded to the nearest 100 feet, how high does this rocket go before it starts falling back to earth?


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