an object is launched from ground level. the equation for the objects height is $y = -16x^2 + 48x$. what values of $x$ (time in seconds) is the object at or above a height of 32 meters?

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Set up the inequality

Rearrange into standard form

Find the critical boundary points

Determine the solution interval

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