A car traveling at 20 feet per second decelerates at 8 feet per second per second. How long does it take for the car to come to a complete stop? ANSWER: It takes Z seconds. What distance is required to bring the car to a complete stop? ANSWER: Σ feet.

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A car traveling at 20 feet per second decelerates at 8 feet per second per second.
How long does it take for the car to come to a complete stop?
ANSWER: It takes
Σ seconds.
What distance is required to bring the car to a complete stop?
ANSWER:
Σ feet.
Transcribed Image Text:A car traveling at 20 feet per second decelerates at 8 feet per second per second. How long does it take for the car to come to a complete stop? ANSWER: It takes Σ seconds. What distance is required to bring the car to a complete stop? ANSWER: Σ feet.
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