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Homework Statement
How to isolate for “t” in equation.
Homework Equations
d=v2t-1/2a(t^2)
The Attempt at a Solution
d=v2t-1/2a(t^2)
Can you solve for 't' in this equation?
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The discussion revolves around isolating the variable "t" in the equation d = v2t - 1/2a(t^2), which is identified as a quadratic equation. Participants are exploring methods to manipulate this equation to solve for "t."
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- Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Mathematical reasoning
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- Participants discuss the nature of the equation as quadratic and the implications of factoring it. Questions about familiarity with polynomial equations and the quadratic formula are raised.
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The conversation includes attempts to clarify the understanding of quadratic equations and factoring. Some participants inquire about the original poster's background in math to gauge their familiarity with the concepts involved.
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How to isolate for “t” in equation.
d=v2t-1/2a(t^2)
d=v2t-1/2a(t^2)
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berkeman
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Welcome to the PF. Are you familiar with factoring a polynomial equation?Tat said:
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No I’m not sorryberkeman said:
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Nguyen Son
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It's a quadratic equation with variable ##t##, so if you want to separate ##t## from the equation, it means that you are going to find the root of the equation
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quadratic_equation
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quadratic_equation
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berkeman
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Factoring a Quadratic (polynomial with an x^2 term): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quadratic_equation
And solving with the Quadratic Formula: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quadratic_formula
What class is this question from? What grade year are you in currently, and what math have you had so far?
And solving with the Quadratic Formula: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quadratic_formula
What class is this question from? What grade year are you in currently, and what math have you had so far?
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berkeman
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Actually, that's a funny reply, depending on how you add punctuation to it...Tat said:
"No, I'm not sorry"
"No I'm not, sorry"
LOL
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Hope he didn't mean to say the first one...berkeman said:Actually, that's a funny reply, depending on how you add punctuation to it...
"No, I'm not sorry"
"No I'm not, sorry"
LOL
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