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Make t the subject of the formula in the equation
S = ut + 1/2 at²
Reply 1
S-ut = 1/2at^2
2s-2ut = at^2
√2s-2ut = at
(√2s-2ut)/a = t
Original post by Ewan__
S-ut = 1/2at^2
2s-2ut = at^2
√2s-2ut = at
(√2s-2ut)/a = t


You still have one t on the LHS. You want all ts on one side.

OP, do you know how to ‘complete the square’? Or do you know the quadratic formula?
(edited 3 years ago)
Reply 3
Original post by GrayestOwl0900
You still have one t on the LHS. You want all ts on one side.

Do you know how to ‘complete the square’?

Whoops didn't read it properly
Im acting off of 3 hours of sleep

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