he distance of a ship from its harbour is modelled by the
function d(t) = -3t^2 + 3t^2 + 18t where t is the time elapsed in
hours since departure from the harbour.
a) Factor the time function.
b) When does the ship return to the harbour?
c) There is another zero of d(t). What is it and why is it not
relevant to the problem?
d) Draw a sketch of the function where
e) Estimate the time that the ship begins its return back to the
harbour.
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