Sam kicks a soccer ball from the ground. The height of

the ball (in feet) can be modeled with the function

h (t) = - 16t (t - 2.6), where t is the time in seconds

after the ball is kicked. How long wil it take for the ball to hit the ground?

The ball will take 2.6 seconds to hit the ground again.

Step-by-step explanation:

Sam kicks a soccer ball from the ground. The height of the ball (in feet) can be modeled with the function, h (t) = - 16t (t - 2.6), where t is the time in seconds after the ball is kicked.

So, the ball will be at ground when h = 0 = - 16t (t - 2.6)

⇒ t = 0 or t = 2.6.

Therefore, the ball will take 2.6 seconds to hit the ground again. (Answer)