Joe is riding a slow ferris wheel. t minutes after the ride started, he is at a height of: h(t) = -9cos(2π/11 t) + 60 feet How many minutes does it take Joe to first reach a height of 66 feet?

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Joe is riding a slow ferris wheel.

t minutes after the ride started, he is at a height of:

h(t) = -9cos(2π/11 t) + 60 feet

How many minutes does it take Joe to first reach a height of 66 feet?

Please solve algebraically and show all work.

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