Finding the velocity with out time (s)

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To find the velocity of a horizontally fired projectile from a height of 1.1 m that lands 3.2 m away, first determine the time it takes to fall using the vertical motion equation. The time can be calculated from the equation y(t) = 0, which gives the time of flight as t = sqrt(2h/g). With the time of flight known, use the horizontal motion equation R = V(i)t to solve for the initial velocity V(i). Remember that the initial vertical velocity is zero since the projectile is fired horizontally. This approach will yield the required velocity of the projectile as it leaves the launcher.
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Homework Statement


A launcher is on top of a table and fire the projectile horizontally. The table/launcher height is 1.1 m and the projectile landed 3.2 m away from the table.
h=1.1 m
R=3.2 m

Find the velocity of the projectile as it leaves the launcher.

Homework Equations


tanθ=y/x
Δx = V(i)t + 1/2at^2


The Attempt at a Solution



θ = tan^-1(1.1/3.2) θ= 18.97°
After this I am lost. I assume I need the angle but I'm not sure for what.

I think I may need to solve for both x and y. My x and y values are (0,1.1) (3.2,0)

x = V(i)t ?
y = h -1/2gt^2 ?

Since I don't have t I don't what other equations I can use.

Please let me know if I am on the right track!
Thank you.
 
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On the x-y coordinates system, make a vertical and a horizontal lines.
The vertical line starts from zero and moves according to velocity.
The horizontal line moves from zero according to velocity and acceleration too.
The intersection of these lines determine the position of the projectile.
Remember it is only one projectile.
 
From the equation y(t)=0 you obtain the time needed by the projectile to land, call this time for example t_\ell. Then because x(t_\ell)=R then from the equation

R=V(i)t_\ell

you can find V(i).
 
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Hint: Read the question and look what it given.
 
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And if the projectile was fired horizontally, the initial velocity in the vertical component is 0. So, look at all your kinematic equations, solve for t and then solve for initial velocity in horizontal component.
 
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