A mass weighing 20 pounds stretches a spring 6 inches. The mass is initially released from rest from a point 8 inches below the equilibrium position. (a) Find the position x of the mass at the times  t = ?/12, ?/8, ?/6, ?/4, and 9?/32 s.

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A mass weighing 20 pounds stretches a spring 6 inches. The mass is initially released from rest from a point 8 inches below the equilibrium position.

(a) Find the position x of the mass at the times 
t = ?/12, ?/8, ?/6, ?/4, and 9?/32 s.
 (Use 
g = 32 ft/s2
 for the acceleration due to gravity.)
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