Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)

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Chapter 8 - Section 8.1 - Solving Quadratic Equations by Completing the Square - Exercise Set - Page 484: 80

Answer

13 seconds

Work Step by Step

s(t)=16t2 s(t)=2717 2717=16t2 t2=$\frac{2717}{16}$ t2=170 t=±$\sqrt{170}$ t=13 or t=-13 since negative result does not make sense then the real solution is 13
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