A baseball player hits a ball toward the outfield. The height h of the ball in feet is modeled by h(t) = -16t2 + 22t + 3, where t is the time in seconds. In addition, the function d(t) = 85t models the horizontal distance d traveled by the ball. If no one catches the ball, how long will it stay in the air?

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anonymous · Answer

I believe you use the quadratic formula and plug in h(t) = -16t2 + 22t + 3 which will give you t = 1.5

anonymous · Answer

Thank you

anonymous · Answer

No problem!

cwrw238 · Answer

yes you solve -16t^2 + 22t + 3 = 0  for  t