SOLUTION: I don't understand this problem at all, can I please get some help. txk Lauren Solving for the specified variable x = vt -1/2at^2; t

Question 295465: I don't understand this problem at all, can I please get some help. txk Lauren
Solving for the specified variable
x = vt -1/2at^2; t
Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Solving for the specified variable
x = vt -1/2at^2; t
Assume the formula
x =
Multiply by 2 to get rid of the denominator

arrange this as a quadratic equation on the left
at^2 - 2vt + 2x = 0
Use the quadratic formula

In our problem: x=t; a=a; b=-2v, c=2x

Factor out 4 inside the radical

extract the square root of 4

cancel out the 2's, we have two solutions

and

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