OpenStax, Elementary Algebra 2e §7.6 Quadratic Equations · Exercise 46 · Algebra · Quadratics

Quadratic Equations · Exercise 46

Watermelon drop A watermelon is dropped from the tenth story of a building. Solve the equation $- 16 t^{2} + 144 = 0$ for $t$ to find the number of seconds it takes the watermelon to reach the ground.

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OpenStax, Elementary Algebra 2e · §7.6 Quadratic Equations · Exercise 46

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