Calculating Time and Angle of Impact in Free Fall Physics Problem

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Homework Statement



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How long does it take to reach the ground? And what is the angle of impact with the ground?

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The Attempt at a Solution


Δy = Voy * t + (1/2)ay * t2
t = (-5 m/s) ± √(5 m/s)2 - 4(1/2)(-9.81 m/s2)(-100m) / 2(1/2)(-9.81 m/s2)

t = -5 m/s ± (4.54)

Is it suppose to be 4.54 or -4.54? And am I suppose to add or subtract the two variables to find t??
 
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