SOLUTION: A missile is shot from the ground with an initial velocity of 44 feet per second. The distance d above the ground after t seconds is given by: {{{ d= 44t-16t^2 }}} Please help

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Question 874829: A missile is shot from the ground with an initial velocity of 44 feet per second. The distance d above the ground after t seconds is given by:

Please help me find the answer to this question using the equation I provided above:
How many seconds after the start is the missile at a height of 24 feet?

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

4t^2 -11t + 6 = 0


x = 2 and x = 3/4
3/4 sec missile will reach a height of 24 feet

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