If an object is shot upward with an initial velocity, vo, in feet per second (ft/s), the velocity, v, in ft/s is given by the formula v = vo - 32t,where t is time in seconds. Find the initial velocity of an object if the velocity after 4 seconds is 20 ft/s.

Given that if an object is shot upward with an initial velocity, v0, in feet per second (ft/s), the…

If an object is shot upward with an initial velocity, vo, in feet per second (ft/s), the velocity, v, in ft/s is given by the formula v = vo - 321, where t is time in seconds. Find the initial velocity of an object if the velocity after 4 seconds is 20 ft/s.

If an object is shot upward with an initial velocity, vo, in feet per second (ft/s), the velocity, v, in ft/s is given by the formula v = vo - 321, where t is time in seconds. Find the initial velocity of an object if the velocity after 4 seconds is 20 ft/s.

Elementary Algebra

17th Edition

ISBN:9780998625713

Author:Lynn Marecek, MaryAnne Anthony-Smith

Publisher:Lynn Marecek, MaryAnne Anthony-Smith

Chapter10: Quadratic Equations

Section10.4: Solve Applications Modeled By Quadratic Equations

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If an object is shot upward with an initial velocity, vo, in feet per second (ft/s), the velocity, v, in ft/s is given by the formula v = vo - 32t,
where t is time in seconds. Find the initial velocity of an object if the velocity after 4 seconds is 20 ft/s.

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