Question: Haley is driving down a straight highway at 75 mph. A construction sign warns that the speed limit will drop to 55 mph in 0.50

Haley is driving down a straight highway at 75 mph. A construction sign warns that the speed limit will drop to 55 mph in 0.50 mi. What constant acceleration (in m/s) will bring Haley to this lower speed in the distance available?

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