a.
\The identity is
.
Consider left hand side identity :
.
Divide the numerator and denominator by
.

Quotient identity :
.
Reciprocal identity :
.

= Right hand side identity.
\Thus,
.
b.
\The function is
.
Consider
.
Substituet he values of
,
m/s, and
in above function.

The maximum height of the rocket is about
meters.
a.
.
b. The maximum height of the rocket is about
meters.