SOLUTION: For jumps that exceed 13 sec, the polynomial 173t-369 can be used to apprroximate the distance, in feet, that a skydiver has fallin in t seconds. Approiximately how far has a skydi

Question 358462: For jumps that exceed 13 sec, the polynomial 173t-369 can be used to apprroximate the distance, in feet, that a skydiver has fallin in t seconds. Approiximately how far has a skydiver fallin in 20 sec after jumping from plane?

Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!



Hi,

Question states

(173t - 369) is the ~distance(ft) skydiver falls in t sec

In 20 sec

173*20  - 369 = 3460 - 369 = 3091 ft

skydiver falls ~ 3091 ft in 20 sec 

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