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algebra intermediate

Problem

The equation describes the height (in feet) of a projectile seconds after it is launched from the surface of Mars at 43 feet per second. In how many seconds will the projectile first reach 77 feet in height? Express your answer as a decimal rounded to the nearest tenth.
Solution
Setting to 77, we find the following: Our possible values for are or Of these, we choose the smaller , or
Final answer
3.5