Find the time points when the height is 1 foot
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When a ball is thrown, its height in feet h after t seconds is given by the equation
h = vt - 16t^2.
where v is the initial upwards velocity in feet per second. If v = 9 feet per second, find all values of t for which h = 1. Do not round immediate steps. Round your answer to 2 decimals.
If there is more than one answer, indicate with "or".
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When a ball is thrown, its height in feet h after t seconds is given by the equation
h = vt - 16t^2.
where v is the initial upwards velocity in ...
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