An object moving vertically is at the given heights at the specified times. Find the position equation  s = 1/2at2 + v0t + s0  for the object. At  t = 1 second, s = 193 feet At  t = 2 seconds, s = 145 feet At  t = 3 seconds, s = 65 feet

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An object moving vertically is at the given heights at the specified times. Find the position equation 

s = 1/2at2 + v0t + s0

 for the object.

At 
t = 1 second, s = 193 feet

At 
t = 2 seconds, s = 145 feet

At 
t = 3 seconds, s = 65 feet
 
So, s= ?
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