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The equation h=-16t^2+112t gives the height of an

arrow, shot upward from the ground with an initial velocity of 112 ft/s, where t is the time after the arrow leaves the ground. Find the time it takes for the arrow to reach a height of 180 ft.

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Substitute 180 for h in formula.

180 = -16t^2 + 112t

Restate in normal form:

16t^2 – 112t + 180 = 0

Factor into a binomial:

(4t – 18)(4t – 10) = 0

Assume one factor = 0

4t = 18 or 4t = 10

Therefore t = 4.5secs or t = 2.5secs

The arrow will reach 180 feet in 2.5 seconds,

and again in 4.5 seconds, on the way down.

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