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Solving a Quadratic Equation
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07-19-2015, 12:59 PM
h(t) = -16t2 + 85t + 25

a = -16
b = 85
c = 25

quadratic formula = [-b +- Sqrt(b^2 - 4ac)] / 2a

= [-85 +- Sqrt((85^2) - 4(-16)(25))] / 2(-16)

= [-85 +- Sqrt(8825)] / -32

[-85 + Sqrt(8825)] / -32 = a negative number
[-85 - Sqrt(8825)] / -32 = 5.59
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