A.
For this case, let us set the variables:
s = 0 (final destination on the ground)
t = unknown
vo = 0
so = 8000 ft
Using the equation, we calculate for t:
0 = -16 t^2 + 0t + 8000
t = 22.36 s
B.
For this case:
s = unknown
t = 22.36 s
vo = 600 miles/hr = 880 ft/s
so = 0
Using the equation, we calculate for s:
s = -16*(22.36)^2 + 880*22.36 + 0
s = 11, 677.29 ft = 2.21 miles
Using logarithmic laws: log(a) + log(b) = log(ab)
log₄ (x + 9) + log₄ (x + 21) = log₄ [(x + 9)(x + 21)] = 3
Since we want the equation in terms of x, the next intuitive step is take 4 to the power of both sides, because the left hand side will simplify easily.



Solving the quadratic we get:



BUT, for the logarithmic equation to be defined, x > -9, so x≠ -25
Thus, the only solution is x = -5.
If you multiply 25×6×4 you should get 600.
hope this helps!