Elementary and Intermediate Algebra: Concepts & Applications (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32184-874-8
ISBN 13: 978-0-32184-874-1

Chapter 5 - Polynomials and Factoring - 5.8 Solving Applications - 5.8 Exercise Set - Page 362: 48

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The height of a ball as a function of time after it is thrown off a building is given by: $$t^2+t-2$$ Find when the ball hits the ground. Note, this equation will have two solutions, but only one is positive (1). Thus, there will only be one valid answer to the problem.
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