The height h (in feet) of an object t seconds after it is dropped can be modeled by the quadratic equationh = -16t^2 + h_0, where h0 is the initial height of the object. Suppose a small rock dislodges from a ledge that is 255 ft above a canyon floor. Solve the equation h = -16t^2 + 255 for t, using the quadratic formula to determine the time it takes the rock to reach the canyon floor. t 0.87 s t 4 s t = 8.5 s t = 16 s

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The height h (in feet) of an object t seconds after it is dropped can be modeled by the quadratic equation h = 16 t 2 + h 0 , where h 0 is the initial height of the object. Suppose a small rock dislodges from a ledge that is 255 ft above a canyon floor. Solve the equation h = 16 t 2 + 255 for t, using the quadratic formula to determine the time it takes the rock to reach the canyon floor.t 0.87 st 4 st = 8.5 st = 16 s

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Shiloh Davenport

Shiloh Davenport

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The correct option is t 4 s

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