If (a, –5) is a solution to the equation 3a = –2b – 7, what is a? question 11 options: a) -1 b) 4 c) 0 d) 1

The height of a flare fired from the deck of a ship in distress can be modeled by h(t)= -2(8t^2-52t-28), where h is the height of the flare above water and t is the time in seconds. a. find the time it takes the flare to hit the water.