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For times t> 0 in seconds, a superhero's height above the ground in meters is given by the function

s(t) = 600 - 14.7t2. Directly below the superhero, a person is in free fall. The person's height above
the ground is given by the function P(t) = 300 - 10t - 4.912. At what time are the superhero and the
person at the same height above the ground and how high above the ground are they?

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Answer:

NASA launches a rocket at t=0 seconds. Its height, in meters above sea-level, as a function of time is given by

Assuming rocket launched at t = 0 and height is measured above sea level in meters.

Explanation:

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