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MATH / The equation y=−6t²+43t describes the height (in feet) of a projectile t seconds after it is launched from the surface of Mars at 43 feet per second. In how many seconds will the p…

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The equation y=−6t2+43ty = -6t^2 + 43t describes the height (in feet) of a projectile tt seconds after it is launched from the surface of Mars at 43 feet per second. In how many seconds will the projectile first reach 77 feet in height? Express your answer as a decimal rounded to the nearest tenth.
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The equation y=−6t²+43t describes the height (in feet) of a projectile t seconds after it is launched from the surface of Mars at 43 feet per second. In how many seconds will the projectile first reach 77 feet in height? Express your answer as a decimal rounded to the nearest tenth.
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The equation $y = -6t^2 + 43t$ describes the height (in feet) of a projectile $t$ seconds after it is launched from the surface of Mars at 43 feet per second. In how many seconds will the projectile first reach 77 feet in height? Express your answer as a decimal rounded to the nearest tenth.

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Algebra

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