OpenStax, Elementary Algebra 2e §9.8 Rational Exponents · Exercise 266 · Algebra · Radicals & surds

Rational Exponents · Exercise 266

In the following exercise, solve.

A helicopter flying at an altitude of 600 feet dropped a package to a lifeboat. Use the formula $t = \frac{h}{4}$ to find how many seconds it took for the package to reach the hiker. Round your answer to the nearest tenth of a second.

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OpenStax, Elementary Algebra 2e · §9.8 Rational Exponents · Exercise 266

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