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algebra intermediate

Problem

The equation describes the height (in feet) of a projectile launched from the ground at 60 feet per second upward. In how many seconds will the projectile first reach 56 feet in height? Express your answer as a decimal rounded to the nearest hundredth.
Solution
Setting to 56, we find the following: Our possible values for are or Of these, we choose the smaller , or
Final answer
1.75