SOLUTION: The equation S= -5t^2 + v*t + k, using this equation, do you multiply 5t then square it, or square the t then multiply?? thanks

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Question 392808: The equation S= -5t^2 + v*t + k, using this equation, do you multiply 5t then square it, or square the t then multiply??
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Answer by checkley79(3341) About Me  (Show Source):
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S= -5t^2 + v*t + k
You square the t value THEN multiply by -5.