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Equation: y=25-16t^2

While standing on a ladder you drop a paintbrush. The function represents the height y (in feet) of the paintbrush t seconds after it's dropped after how many seconds does the paintbrush land on the ground.​

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Answer:

After 1.25 seconds the paintbrush hits the ground.

Explanation:

Equation: y=25-16t^2 While standing on a ladder you drop a paintbrush. The function-example-1
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ANSWER: The positive solution makes sense. Therefore, after 1.25 seconds, the paintball hits the ground.

I hope this helps you :)
Equation: y=25-16t^2 While standing on a ladder you drop a paintbrush. The function-example-1
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