Part A: A science class launched toy rockets. The quadratic equation -16+2 + 36t - 8 = 0 represents the height of the rocket at time t seconds. Solve the equation using the quadratic formula. Part B: Show all of your work for Part A. Part C: Is the solution feasible? Explain why or why not.

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Part A: A science class launched toy rockets. The quadratic
equation -16+2 + 36t - 8 = 0 represents the height of
the rocket at time t seconds. Solve the equation using the
quadratic formula.
Part B: Show all of your work for Part A.
Part C: Is the solution feasible? Explain why or why not.
Transcribed Image Text:Part A: A science class launched toy rockets. The quadratic equation -16+2 + 36t - 8 = 0 represents the height of the rocket at time t seconds. Solve the equation using the quadratic formula. Part B: Show all of your work for Part A. Part C: Is the solution feasible? Explain why or why not.
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