Basic formulas for motion in kinematics include V = u + at, (V^2) = (u^2) + 2as, and s = ut + 0.5a(t^2), where u is initial velocity, v is final velocity, s is displacement, a is acceleration, and t is time. In the context of a problem with V1 = 10, A = 1, and V2 = 15, the correct approach to find displacement D involves rearranging the formula (v2^2) = (v1^2) + 2ad to isolate d. The correct formula for d is d = ((v2^2) - (v1^2)) / (2a), ensuring proper units are used throughout. After applying the correct calculations, the resulting displacement should be in meters, not meters per second.