Quadratic Question - How to manipulate this equation to find speed of boat?

BillyBob1

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The safe stopping distance, in meters, for a boat that is traveling at "v" kilometers per hour in calm water can be modeled by the relation "d= 0.002(2v^2 +10v +3000)". What is the initial speed of the boat if it takes 15m to stop?

Please solve and show your work.
 
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