Find what was the initial speed of the tennis ball

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Problem: A tennis player serves a tennis ball such that it is moving horizontally when it leaves the racquet. When the ball travels a horizontal distance of 17 m, it has dropped 54 cm from its original height when it left the racquet.

Part A: What was the initial speed of the tennis ball?

I need help to solve the above problem and neglect air resistance. Give answer in m/s.

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