Projectile motion, Cat jumping off table

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A cat jumps off a table at an angle θ with an initial velocity vi, and the height of the table is h meters. The equations for horizontal and vertical velocity components are V(x) = ViCosθ and V(y) = ViSinθ. The user attempted to solve for time using the equation 0 = Xi + Vit + 1/2a(t^2) and derived a time expression that differed from the teacher's. The discussion highlights a potential error in the sign of the time expression, suggesting the negative sign should be positive. Clarifying the correct approach to solving for time is essential for accurate projectile motion calculations.
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Homework Statement


A cat jumps off of the table with a velocity vi at an angle θ. The table is h meters tall. How far away from the table is the cat?
V(x) = ViCosθ
V(y) = ViSinθ

Homework Equations


I first solved for time using 0 = Xi + Vit +1/2a(t^2)

The Attempt at a Solution


I got time as
t = ViSinθ-√(Vi2Sinθ2 + 2gh) / g But my teacher got a answer slightly different. Am I solving for time the write why? I think so. If not, What am I missing? Thanks
 
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The negative sign should be positive in the expression of t.
 
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