Calculating Time for Ball to Reach Fence Plane

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Homework Statement


Determine the time it takes for the ball tor each the plane of the fence. Answer in units of s.

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Homework Equations


Vf+vi+at
d=vit+.5at^2
vf^2=vi^2+2ad

The Attempt at a Solution


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I found Vix to be 11.59 using trig. I then used the second equation to find time as 1.725. However, this answer wasn't correct.

What am I doing wrong? Any suggestions on different ways to do this?
 

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