Functions Modeling Change: A Preparation for Calculus, 5th Edition

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ISBN 10: 1118583191
ISBN 13: 978-1-11858-319-7

Chapter 3 - Quadratic Functions - Exercises for Skills for Factoring - Page 135: 81

Answer

$$t=3-\sqrt{6},\:t=3+\sqrt{6}$$

Work Step by Step

Solving the equation, we find: $$ -16t^2+96t-48=0 \\ t_{1,\:2}=\frac{-96\pm \sqrt{96^2-4\left(-16\right)\left(-48\right)}}{2\left(-16\right)} \\ t=3-\sqrt{6},\:t=3+\sqrt{6}$$
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