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document.write( "There's no t in f(x)<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Using x for the seconds:<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "It hits the ground when f(x) = 0<BR>\n" );
document.write( "-2x^2+12x+32 = 0<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Solve for x.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Ignore the negative solution.\r<BR>\n" );
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