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OpenStudy (gagecool):

A ball is thrown into the air with an initial upward velocity of 45ft/s. Its height (h) in feet after t seconds is given by the function h = -16t^2 + 45t + 6. After about how many seconds will the ball hit the ground. A. 3, B. 4, C. 5, D. 6 Please help me ASAP. Will Fan and Medal

OpenStudy (gagecool):

can you help me @Qwertty123

OpenStudy (gagecool):

or help me @Maddy1251

OpenStudy (gagecool):

or help me @Anna1448

OpenStudy (gagecool):

or anybodyelse

OpenStudy (maddy1251):

You want to solve for 't' if memory serves me correctly.

OpenStudy (gagecool):

yes

OpenStudy (gagecool):

yes so would it be either 3, 4, 5, or 6 for (t) seconds

OpenStudy (gagecool):

can you help me @Qwertty123

OpenStudy (gagecool):

i have to get eat some breakfast when i get back please i hope you have gave me an answer.

OpenStudy (qwertty123):

you could do the equations OR you could just recognize that (conservation of energy) the ball will slow to a stop and fall from that point and then achieve the same velocity it had at the original point so, 15 m/s

OpenStudy (gagecool):

Can you help me @lilkg77

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