Question

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.

Answer 1

Hey Ariana :)\[\Large\rm d=ut+\frac{1}{2}at^2\]So we need to solve for a, huh?

Answer 2

We have some addition happening,
so we'll need to apply subtraction as our first step.
We'll subtract ut from each side,\[\Large\rm d-ut=\frac{1}{2}at^2\]Ok with that step?

Answer 3

yes i am @zepdrix thanks :D

Answer 4

\[d=ut + \frac{ 1 }{ 2 }at ^{2}\]
take ut to the other side
\[d-ut = \frac{ 1 }{ 2 }at ^{2}\]
multiply the entire eqn with 2 to get rid of half
\[2d-2ut = at ^{2}\]
take t sqrd to the other side
\[a=\frac{ 2d-2ut }{{ t}^{2}} \]

Answer 5

thanks sooo much :D @Javk