My car can accelerate from a standing start to a speed of v(t)=−0.24t2 +20t ft/sec after t seconds. a. Find the formula for the distance it will travel in the first tt seconds, b. How far will the car travel in the first 15 second?

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My car can accelerate from a standing start to a speed of v(t)=−0.24t2 +20t ft/sec after t seconds.

a. Find the formula for the distance it will travel in the first tt seconds,

b. How far will the car travel in the first 15 second?

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