15 = 19.2 t (time) - 4.9 t squared

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15 = 19.2 t (time) - 4.9 t squared

Hi Nicole,

I assume you want to solve this equation for t. The easiest way is to use the general quadratic formula. There is an example in the solution to an earlier problem.

Penny

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