2. An object is spotted falling off the Golden Gate bridge of height 220 feet above sea level. The distance between the object and the sea is modeled by f(t) = -16t² + 220. Find the time it takes for the object to hit the sea. Round your answer to one decimal place.

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2. An object is spotted falling off the Golden Gate bridge of height 220 feet above sea
level. The distance between the object and the sea is modeled by f(t) = -16t² +220. Find
the time it takes for the object to hit the sea. Round your answer to one decimal place.
Transcribed Image Text:2. An object is spotted falling off the Golden Gate bridge of height 220 feet above sea level. The distance between the object and the sea is modeled by f(t) = -16t² +220. Find the time it takes for the object to hit the sea. Round your answer to one decimal place.
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