The braking distance D(v) (in meters) for a certain car moving at velocity v (in meters/second) is given by D(v) = 26 The car's velocity B (t) (in meters/second) t seconds after starting is given by B (t) = 5t. Write a formula for the braking distance S (t) (in meters) after t seconds. It is not necessary to simplify. s (?) = 0 JT

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The braking distance D (v) (in meters) for a certain car moving at velocity v (in meters/second) is given by D (v) =
26
The car's velocity B (t) (in meters/second) t seconds after starting is given by B (t) = 5t.
Write a formula for the braking distance S (O (in meters) after t seconds.
It is not necessary to simplify.
s (?) = 0
JT
Transcribed Image Text:The braking distance D (v) (in meters) for a certain car moving at velocity v (in meters/second) is given by D (v) = 26 The car's velocity B (t) (in meters/second) t seconds after starting is given by B (t) = 5t. Write a formula for the braking distance S (O (in meters) after t seconds. It is not necessary to simplify. s (?) = 0 JT
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