Suppose a dog jumps in the air and that its height (in feet) above the ground is given by h=-16t² +14.2t where t is time in seconds. What is the maximum height of the dog above the ground as it jumps? Round your answer to 2 decimal places. feet

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Suppose a dog jumps in the air and that its height (in feet)
above the ground is given by
h=16t² + 14.2t
where t is time in seconds.
What is the maximum height of the dog above the ground as
it jumps? Round your answer to 2 decimal places.
feet
Transcribed Image Text:Suppose a dog jumps in the air and that its height (in feet) above the ground is given by h=16t² + 14.2t where t is time in seconds. What is the maximum height of the dog above the ground as it jumps? Round your answer to 2 decimal places. feet
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