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When a ball is thrown, its height in feet h after t seconds is given by the equation

Where v is the initial upwards velocity in feet per second.

If v = 33 feet per second, find all values of t for which h = 16 feet.
Do not round intermediate steps. Round the answer to 2 decimal places.

If there is more than one answer, use "or" to state.

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