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OpenStax, Elementary Algebra 2e §6.7 Integer Exponents and Scientific Notation · Exercise 284 · Algebra · Polynomials

Integer Exponents and Scientific Notation · Exercise 284

Simplify, and write your answer in decimal form.

A helicopter flying at an altitude of 1000 feet drops a rescue package. The polynomial gives the height of the package seconds a after it was dropped. Find the height when seconds.

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OpenStax, Elementary Algebra 2e · §6.7 Integer Exponents and Scientific Notation · Exercise 284

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