A Jeepney driver is approaching a stoplight moving with a velocity of +30.0 m/s. The light turns yellow, and the driver applies the brakes and skids to a stop with an acceleration of -8.00 m/s^2. Find the displacement of the jeepney during the skidding process

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A Jeepney driver is approaching a stoplight moving with a velocity of +30.0 m/s. The light turns yellow, and the driver applies the brakes and skids to a stop with an acceleration of -8.00 m/s^2. Find the displacement of the jeepney during the skidding process
 
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