SOLUTION: If an object is projected vertically upward from ground level with an initial velocity of 280 ft/sec, then its distance s above the ground after t seconds is given by s = −

Question 950715: If an object is projected vertically upward from ground level with an initial velocity of 280 ft/sec, then its distance s above the ground after t seconds is given by
s = −14t2 + 280t.
For what values of t will the object be more than 1050 feet above the ground?

______ < t < ______
Found 2 solutions by MathLover1, josmiceli:
Answer by MathLover1(20849) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

For what values of will the object be more than feet above the ground?

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Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

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Set ft

I notice that , so I
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SOLUTION: If an object is projected vertically upward from ground level with an initial velocity of 280 ft/sec, then its distance s above the ground after t seconds is given by s = &#8722;

SOLUTION: If an object is projected vertically upward from ground level with an initial velocity of 280 ft/sec, then its distance s above the ground after t seconds is given by s = −