SOLUTION: Determine the value of the t in the following formula if g=32, u=60,5 and s =2 S=ut-1/2 gt to the power 2

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Question 1125534: Determine the value of the t in the following formula if g=32, u=60,5 and s =2
S=ut-1/2 gt to the power 2

Answer by Boreal(15235)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
s=ut-(1/2)gt
2=60.5*t-16t^2
16t^2-60.5t+2=0
quadratic formula
t=(1/32)(60.5+/-sqrt(3532.25)
this is t=(1/32)(60.5+/-59.43)
t=0.033 and t=3.75

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