Question

College algebra chapter 3

Answer 1

Equation given:  $S = 16t^2$

• S: distance fallen  --> 1279 ft
• t: time taken for the distance fallen

Solve:

   $S = 16t^2\\1279=16t^2\\t^2 = 79.93\\t=8.9$

Thus it took 8 seconds for the thing to fall from the top

Hope that helps!