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In a volleyball game, a player on one team spikes the ball over the net when the ball is 8 feet above the court. The spike drives the ball downward with an initial vertical velocity of 30 feet per second. How much time does the opposing team have to return the ball before it touches the court?

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Answer:

.173 seconds or a negataive

Explanation:

Your formula would be

h = -16t^2 - 55t + 10

when it hits the ground h = 0

16t^2 + 55t - 10 = 0

t = (-55 ± √3665)/32 = .173 seconds or a negataive

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