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Jerald jumped from a bungee tower. If the equation that models his height, in feet, is [tex]h=-16t^2+729[/tex], where [tex]t[/tex] is the time in seconds, for which interval of time is he less than 104 feet above the ground?

A. [tex]t > 6.25[/tex]

B. [tex]-6.25 < t < 6.25[/tex]

C. [tex]t < 6.25[/tex]

D. [tex]0 \leq t \leq 6.25[/tex]

Answer :

Sure! Let's solve the problem step by step.

Jerald's height as a function of time is given by the equation:
[tex]\[ h = -16t^2 + 729 \][/tex]

We need to find the time interval when Jerald is less than 104 feet above the ground. So, we set up the inequality:
[tex]\[ -16t^2 + 729 < 104 \][/tex]

### Step 1: Solve the Inequality

1. Subtract 729 from both sides:
[tex]\[ -16t^2 < 104 - 729 \][/tex]
[tex]\[ -16t^2 < -625 \][/tex]

2. Divide each side by -16. Remember, dividing by a negative number reverses the inequality sign:
[tex]\[ t^2 > \frac{625}{16} \][/tex]

3. Calculate the square root of both sides:
[tex]\[ t > \sqrt{\frac{625}{16}} \][/tex]
[tex]\[ t > \frac{25}{4} \][/tex]
[tex]\[ t > 6.25 \][/tex]

### Conclusion

Jerald's height is less than 104 feet for values of [tex]\( t > 6.25 \)[/tex].

So, the correct time interval is:
[tex]\( t > 6.25 \)[/tex]