Solve the Problem

question 81

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem. Give the answer to the nearest tenth.
-The position of an object moving in a straight line is given by s = - 8t, where s is in feet and t is the time in seconds the object has been in motion. How long (to the nearest tenth) will it take the object to move 16 feet?

• A) 12.8 sec
• B) 9.7 sec
• C) 17.0 sec
• D) 9.5 sec

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