Thanks so much for the help, i don't know how i didn't realize that i needed the quadratic equation especially considering i had two possible results given.
I'm having severe math block and honestly, can't figure it out. This is a support question for an online class so after you give them the answer they give you the answer and the correct steps to follow, it takes about 3 days for a teacher to reply so essentially I have no one to ask. everything...
Homework Statement
a gold ball is hit with an initial velocity of 52m/s at an angle of 50 degrees
How long is it in the air
Homework Equations
Sin=opp/hyp
Cos=adj/hyp
D=vt+1/2at^2
The Attempt at a Solution
First I split the vector into its vertical and horizontal components
sin50=x/52...