Here are the steps to solve this problem:
(a) Let t = time and y = height. Then the differential equation is:
dy/dt = -32 ft/sec^2
Integrate both sides:
∫dy = ∫-32 dt
y = -32t + C
Initial conditions: at t = 0, y = 0
0 = -32(0) + C
C = 0
Therefore, the equation is: y = -32t
When y = 0 (the maximum height), t = 0.625 sec
(b) Put t = 0.625 sec into the equation:
y = -32(0.625) = -20 ft