Calculating Escape Velocity of the Moon

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Homework Statement


The gravitational acceleration of the moon is 1.6 m/s^-2. Estimate its escape velocity and explain how you did this?


Homework Equations



v= square roots(2GM/r)

The Attempt at a Solution


I have absolutely no idea how to do this question at all
 
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