Bonus # 2

Vertical Leap

A formula relating an athlete's vertical leap V, in inches, to hang time T, in seconds is

V = 48 T²

Anfernee Hardaway of the Phoenix Suns has a vertical leap of 36 inches.

a)  What is his "hang time"?

b) Draw a graph that you used to answer the above question.  Label domain and Range in units that make sense in this application.

(Source: National Basketball Association )

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