The height h, in feet, of a golf ball t seconds after it has been hit is given by the equation  h = −16t2 + 62t.  How many seconds after the ball is hit will the height of the ball be 42 feet? Round answers to nearest hundredth.

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The height h, in feet, of a golf ball t seconds after it has been hit is given by the equation 

h = −16t2 + 62t.

 How many seconds after the ball is hit will the height of the ball be 42 feet? Round answers to nearest hundredth.

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