SOLUTION: Solve: An automobile is traveling at61 ft/sec. The driver applies the brakes in such a way that the velocity decreases to zero according to the relationv(t) =61- 0.61t2, where t=

Question 1161563: Solve:
An automobile is traveling at61 ft/sec. The driver applies the brakes in such a way that the velocity decreases to zero according to the relationv(t) =61- 0.61t2, where t= time. Find an equivalent expression for v(t) by factoring out a factor with a negative coefficient.
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Answer by KMST(5328) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Answer by solver91311(24713) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Rewrite as

Then factor out

John

My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it

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