Janelle S. answered 05/22/20
Penn State Grad for ME, Math & Test Prep Tutoring (10+ yrs experience)
h = 105 ft - 45 ft = 60 ft
h(t) = -16t2 + 5t + 105
60 ft = -16t2 + 5t + 105
0 = -16t2 + 5t + 45
Use the quadratic formula to solve for t:
t = [-5 ± √(52 - 4(-16)(45))] / 2(-16) = [-5 ± √2905] / (-32) = -1.53, 1.84
Reject the negative answer:
t = 1.84 s