SOLUTION: Hi, I need help on this one. I have to solve it. {{{(1/2)at^2=16}}} (for {{{t^2}}})

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Question 314371: Hi, I need help on this one. I have to solve it.
%281%2F2%29at%5E2=16 (for t%5E2)

Found 2 solutions by rapaljer, checkley77:
Answer by rapaljer(4671) About Me  (Show Source):
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Start by multiplying both sides by 2 in order to clear the fraction.
2%2A%281%2F2%29at%5E2=2%2A16
at%5E2=32

Since this is multiplication times a, you must divide both sides by a:
t%5E2=32%2Fa

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Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(1/2)at^2=16
t^2=16/(1/2)a
t^2=16/(a/2)
t^2=16*2/a
t^2=32/a ans.