Falling with a Parachute If an average- sized man with parachute jumps an airplane, he will fall 12.5(0.2t - 1) + 20t feet in t seconds. How long will it take him to fall 140 feet?

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Falling with a Parachute If an average-
sized man with parachute jumps an
airplane, he will fall 12.5(0.2t - 1) +20t feet
in t seconds. How long will it take him to fall
140 feet?
Transcribed Image Text:Falling with a Parachute If an average- sized man with parachute jumps an airplane, he will fall 12.5(0.2t - 1) +20t feet in t seconds. How long will it take him to fall 140 feet?
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