A water balloon is tossed in the air with an upward velocity of 25 ft/s. The height h(t) in ft after t seconds is given by the function h(t) = -16t^2+25t+3. After how many seconds with the balloon hit the ground? Please explain your process.

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hunus · Answer

The function h(t) is an upside down parabola. You need to find the positive value of t that make h zero. One will be negative, the other will be positive

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