Andrew M. answered 03/22/18
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h(t) = 40t - 5t2
This is height as a function of time.
To find the height after 5 seconds just replace t with 5.
h(5) = 40(5) - 5(5)2
h(5) = 200 - 5(25)
h(5) = 200 - 125
h(5) = 75 meters