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The safe stopping distance, d, in metres is given by the function d(s) = 0.02(3s*2+20s), where s is the speed of the motorcycle in metres per second. Find the speed at which the safe stopping distance is 50 metres. 

4 years ago

Answered By Mahboubeh D

d(s)=50 (m)

d(s)=0.02(3s2+20s)

50=0.02(3s2+20s)

2500=3s2+20s

3s2+20s-2500=0

s= $\frac{-20\pm\sqrt{30400}}{6}$20±304006