Solve the problem.The position of an object moving in a straight line is given by s = t2 - 8t, where s is the distance in feet and t is the time in seconds the object has been in motion. How long (to the nearest tenth) will it take the object to move 19 feet?

A. 20.0 sec
B. 20.9 sec
C. 9.7 sec
D. 9.9 sec


Answer: D

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