How Do You Isolate Δt in the Kinematic Equation?

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The discussion revolves around isolating Δt in the kinematic equation Δd = ViΔt + 1/2aavΔt², focusing on the manipulation of terms involving Δt and its squared form.

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  • Exploratory, Mathematical reasoning

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  • The original poster attempts to understand how to isolate Δt from the equation, expressing confusion about the presence of Δt². Some participants question the clarity of the equation presented and suggest using proper notation.

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The discussion is ongoing, with some participants referencing previous threads and suggesting resources like the quadratic formula, indicating a potential direction for the original poster to explore further.

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There is mention of a previous thread on the same topic, which may imply a need for clarification or deeper understanding of the kinematic equations and their manipulation.

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How do you solve for Δt?

Δd= ViΔt+1/2aavΔt^2

How do I solve for t thought cause what do I do with the t^2
 
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Could you write your relation correctly using LaTeX? Or at least, use parenthesis.
 
tiny-tim gave you a good suggestion in that other thread. Look up the "quadratic formula" if you've forgotten it, or haven't studied it yet.
 

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