on an expressway, the recommended safe distance between cars in feet is given by 0.019v^2+v+14, where v is the speed of the car in miles per hour. Find the safe distance when the following takes place( round answer to three decimal places). v=35 mph ____ft.? and v=55mph _____ft.?

Been there, done that, half an hour ago. It helps if you check your previous posting before doing it again...

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