Ignoring wind resistance, the distance d(t) in feet that a parachutist falls in t seconds can be estimated using the formula d(t) = 16t. If a parachutist jumps from an airplane and falls 1100 feet before opening her chuts, how many seconds pass before she opens the parachute?

Ignoring wind resistance, the distance d(t) in feet that a parachutist falls in t seconds can be estimated using the formula d(t) = 16t. If a parachutist jumps from an airplane and falls 1100 feet before opening her chuts, how many seconds pass before she opens the parachute?

Elementary Algebra

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Author:Lynn Marecek, MaryAnne Anthony-Smith

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Chapter10: Quadratic Equations

Section10.4: Solve Applications Modeled By Quadratic Equations

Problem 10.83TI: An arrow is shot from the ground into the air at an initial speed of 108 ft/sec. Use the formula...

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Ignoring wind resistance, the distance d(t) in feet that a parachutist falls in t
seconds can be estimated using the formula d(t) = 16t. If a parachutist jumps
from an airplane and falls 1100 feet before opening her chuts, how many seconds
pass before she opens the parachute?

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