Free-fall kinematics on a plane: Displacement from Window to Ground?

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Homework Statement


A ball is thrown vertically upward from a window at 10m/s. It hits the ground 5.0 seconds later. What is the height of the window from the ground?

Given
Vi = 10 m/s
Vf = 0
Δt = 5.0 m/s
[tex]Δa = -9.8 m/s^2[/tex]

Find
Δd(w-g) = ?

Homework Equations



Δd = Vi(Δt) + [itex]Δa(Δt)^2[/itex]

And the other four "kinematic equations"

The Attempt at a Solution



Total displacement:

[tex]Δd = ((vi + vf)/2)(Δt)[/tex]

= (10/2)(5)
= 25 m
Not sure where to go from here and if I'm on the right track. Your help is greatly appreciated!

P.S. I apologize for the terrible formatting. I'll get it soon enough!
 
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