Salors use the following quadratic function to estimate wave height h, in feet, from wind speed w, in miles per hourh0.02(a) What wave height does the formula gve for a wind speed ofr 25 mies per hour?(b) A sailor observes that the wave height is 4 feet. According to the formula above, what is the speed of the wind? (Round your answer to two decimal places.)mph

The height h, in feet of the wave h=0.02w2, wind speed w, in miles per hour.

Selors use the fullowing quadrate function to estimate wave height h, in feet, from wind speed w, in miles per hour h0.02 (a) What wave height does the formula ra wind speed of 25 mles per hour? (b) A sailor observes that the wave height is 4 feet. According to the formula above, what is the speed of the wind? (Round your answer to two decimal places.) mph

Selors use the fullowing quadrate function to estimate wave height h, in feet, from wind speed w, in miles per hour h0.02 (a) What wave height does the formula ra wind speed of 25 mles per hour? (b) A sailor observes that the wave height is 4 feet. According to the formula above, what is the speed of the wind? (Round your answer to two decimal places.) mph

Elementary Algebra

17th Edition

ISBN:9780998625713

Author:Lynn Marecek, MaryAnne Anthony-Smith

Publisher:Lynn Marecek, MaryAnne Anthony-Smith

Chapter10: Quadratic Equations

Section10.4: Solve Applications Modeled By Quadratic Equations

Problem 10.83TI: An arrow is shot from the ground into the air at an initial speed of 108 ft/sec. Use the formula...

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