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4.6.5 Interpreting Graphs

Algebra 14.6.5 Interpreting Graphs
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A squirrel runs up and down a tree.

The graph shows the height of the squirrel, hh (feet), as a function of time, tt (seconds).

A line graph shows height in feet vs. time in seconds. Height rises to 14 feet at about 1.5 sec, drops to 0 at 4 sec, then quickly rises to 10 feet and levels off from 6 to 8 sec.
1.

What is the highest point the squirrel reaches?

2.

Solve h(t)=0h(t)=0. What does this solution tell you about the squirrel?

3.

Find the vertical intercept of the graph. What does it tell you about the squirrel?

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