Can anyone help me rearrange this quadratic equation for t?

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To rearrange the equation s = ut + 1/2at^2 for t, start by moving the term 1/2at^2 to one side, resulting in 0 = 1/2at^2 + ut - s. This forms a standard quadratic equation in the form of 1/2at^2 + ut - s = 0. The next step is to apply the quadratic formula, t = [-b ± √(b² - 4ac)] / 2a, where a = 1/2a, b = u, and c = -s. Completing the square is also a viable method for solving this equation. The discussion emphasizes the need for showing initial work to receive further assistance.
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can anyone help me rearrange
s = ut + 1/2at^2
to make t the subject.
If you could show the working it would be a real help.
 
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You need to show us your attempt at work before we can offer tutorial help. Start by putting the 1/2at^2 all on one side, then isolate t^2, then what?
 
madmike159 said:
can anyone help me rearrange ut+ 1/2 at2 to make t the subject.
If you could show the working it would be a real help.

That's a general quadratic equation. You can either "complete the square" or use the quadratic formula to solve for t.

Berkeman, did you miss the "ut"? Getting t2 by itself won't help.
 

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