SOLUTION: The distance d in the feet that a dropped object falls in t seconds is given by the equation d ÷ 16 =t^2. how long does it take a dropped object to fall 64 feet?

Question 1143950: The distance d in the feet that a dropped object falls in t seconds is given by the equation d ÷ 16 =t^2. how long does it take a dropped object to fall 64 feet?
Found 2 solutions by josmiceli, ikleyn:
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

is in ft and
is in sec
Given:

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Take the square root of both sides

It takes 2 sec to fall 64 ft

Answer by ikleyn(52794) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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Let me show you how to write the equation correctly: d = 16*t^2, where t is the time in seconds and d is the falling distance in feet.

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