Just set h(t)=0 and solve for t. It is a quadratic equation which you can always solve using the quadratic formula.
Oscar F.
asked 02/12/19I Need Help I'm Stuck
the formula for throwing a baseball in the air is represented by h=-16t^2+12t+40 where h is the height of the ball.
After how many seconds will the ball hit the ground?
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