1. Since we have the formula, we substitute 6 s directly to the equation: D = 100(6) - 16(6)^2 = 24 ft.
2. We are given the distance, so we write: 50 = 100T - 16T^2 --> 2(8T^2 - 50T - 25) = 0 --> T = -3.6 and 3.6. Since we can't use a negative time, we use 3.6 seconds.
3. 0 = 100T - 16T^2 --> 0 = T (100 - 16T) --> T = 0, 6.25. Since 0 seconds can not be possible, we use 6.25 seconds.
4. We calculate the maximum height of the ball, we find the vertex of the equation: ((-B / 2A),f(-B / 2A)) --> x = (-100/2(16)) = 3.125 seconds and for the height (y): D = 100(3.125) - 16(3.125)^2 = 156.25 ft. Since the max height of the ball is 156.25 ft, it can not reach 160 ft.