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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Sharice hit a baseball, and the flight of the ball was modeled by the following equation: h = -16t2 + 62t + 4. After how many seconds will the ball fall to the ground if it is not caught? Round your answer to the nearest tenth. A. 3.6 seconds B. 3.7 seconds C. 3.9 seconds D. 3.8 seconds

OpenStudy (ankit042):

you have to make h=0 and solve

OpenStudy (anonymous):

how do i do that

OpenStudy (ankit042):

-16t2 + 62t + 4=0 you know how to solve a quadratic equation?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

whats that?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@kyusakazaki help me :(

OpenStudy (anonymous):

the ball will hit the ground when h=0

OpenStudy (anonymous):

so let's solve the equation

OpenStudy (anonymous):

so what do i plug that into

OpenStudy (anonymous):

simple quadratic dude :)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

whats the quadratic formula again

OpenStudy (anonymous):

you will get two answer :) positive and negative..then your time should positive ;) 3.9s

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@pengembara_bumi1 good hint bro i was about to tell her that

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@kyusakazaki : is it true ? hehe..thanks ;) u smart bro

OpenStudy (anonymous):

also the ball won't hit the ground for twice it's not logic

OpenStudy (anonymous):

so it is 3.9

OpenStudy (ankit042):

@xo_ellaaavasquez you can use this formula to solve a quadtratic equation x = [ -b ± sqrt(b^2 - 4ac) ] / 2a

OpenStudy (anonymous):

exactly ;) try use your calculator..hehe..or just use formula..

OpenStudy (ankit042):

form of equation ax^2+bx+c=0

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thanks

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@xo_ellaaavasquez 3.9

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