A ball is thrown
downward from the
top of a 120-foot
building with an initial
velocity of 12 feet per
second. The height of
the ball h in feet after t
seconds is given by
the equation
h=-16t² 12t+120.
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How long after the ball
is thrown will it strike
the ground?
120 ft
The time it takes for the ball to strike the ground is about
(Simplify your answers. Type an integer or decimal rounded to the
nearest tenth as needed.)