So the question is what algebraic term are you solving for if the word problem is: The equation for leaping off a cliff is h(t) =-16+8t+24 how long will it take to hit the water

Question

So it’s asking what term do you use to solve it the choices are vertex,y intercept , roots (solutions) , and axis of Symmetry

Answer 1

The equation in the question should be

h(t) = -16t² + 8t + 24

You want to find the roots of

-16t² + 8t + 24 = 0