The position of a particle moving along the x axis depends on the time according to the equation x = ct4 - bt5, where x is in meters and t in seconds. Let c and b have numerical values 2.0 m/s4 and 1.6 m/s5, respectively. From t = 0.0 s to t = 1.5 s, what is the displacement of the particle?

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The position of a particle moving along the x axis depends on the time according to the equation x = ct4 - bt5, where x is in meters and t in seconds. Let c and b have numerical values 2.0 m/s4 and 1.6 m/s5, respectively. From t = 0.0 s to t = 1.5 s, what is the displacement of the particle?

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