SOLUTION: How do you solve the problem: An object is thrown downward with a speed of 16ft/sec from a 160 ft high. The distance it falls in t seconds is s=16t+16t2 (squared). In about how

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Question 450880: How do you solve the problem:
An object is thrown downward with a speed of 16ft/sec from a 160 ft high. The distance it falls in t seconds is s=16t+16t2 (squared). In about how many seconds will it hit the ground?
A. 1.5
B. 2.5
C. 3.5
D. 8.5
Help! Thank you

Answer by jorel1380(3719)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
16t2+16t=160
t2+t=10
t(t+1)=10
t equals approximately 2.7 seconds..

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