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Optimal-order L(infinity)-in-time, L(2)-in-space a priori error estima
tes are derived for mixed finite element approximations for both displ
acement and stress for a second-order hyperbolic equation with first-o
rder absorbing boundary conditions. Continuous-in-time, explicit-in-ti
me, and implicit-in-time procedures are formulated and analyzed.