1.The distance traveled by an object can be modeled by the equation d = ut + 0.5at2 where d = distance, u = initial velocity, t = time, and a = acceleration. Solve this formula for a. Show all steps in your work.

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agent0smith · Answer

You want to get a by itself... 

d = ut + 0.5at2

start by subtracting ut from both sides

THEN multiply both sides by 2

THEN divide both sides by t^2

agent0smith · Answer

d = ut + 0.5at^2
subtract ut from both sides to get

d - ut = 0.5at^2

agent0smith · Answer

Try the next two steps on your own.

anonymous · Answer

I do not understand that.

anonymous · Answer

@madrockz

anonymous · Answer

d=ut+0.5at^2
u have to find the formula for a.so u have to keep a alone on one side and free from all the coefficients.
0.5at^2+ut=d
0.5at^2=d-ut
0.5a=(d-ut)/t^2

anonymous · Answer

now can u find the value of a?

anonymous · Answer

@BIGDOG96

anonymous · Answer

@redred413  
@CGGURUMANJUNATH are you going to help, or just look at it ?

cggurumanjunath · Answer

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