In Acapulco, a cliff diver's height above the water h, in metres, after t seconds is modelled by h =-4.9t + 1.5t + 17. How long would it take the diver to hit the water? Round your answer to the nearest second.

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In Acapulco, a cliff diver's height above the water h, in metres, after t seconds is
modelled by h
Round your answer to the nearest second.
4.9t + 1.5t + 17. How long would it take the diver to hit the water?
180%
6.
WE
Transcribed Image Text:In Acapulco, a cliff diver's height above the water h, in metres, after t seconds is modelled by h Round your answer to the nearest second. 4.9t + 1.5t + 17. How long would it take the diver to hit the water? 180% 6. WE
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