How Do You Rewrite Equations for Finding Final Velocity?

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The discussion focuses on rewriting the equation for finding final velocity, specifically the equation d = (vi + vf) / 2. Participants emphasize the importance of applying properties of real numbers and performing the same operation on both sides of the equation to maintain equality. The conversation highlights the necessity of showing work and understanding the algebraic principles involved in isolating variables, particularly vf. The community encourages users to actively engage in the problem-solving process rather than seeking direct answers.

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How Do You Rewrite Equations? Can You Show All The Steps. For Say
d=(vi+vf)/2 and your trying to get vf where the d is.

 
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You need to learn properties of Real numbers. This is generally how "Algebra 1" begins. Also, in your question, are the "i" and the "f" supposed to be subscripts for your variable names, or are they variables themselves? Anyway, show you work, and USE the properties of Real numbers which you are probably right now studying .
 
That Doesnt help me at all can some one help please!
 
To re-write equations, you do the same operation to both sides to keep the equation "equal". Like multiply both sides by the same number, or add subtract the same thing from both sides.

So, for the first step, what could you do to both sides to get that pesky "2" out of the denominator of the right-hand side (RHS)?
 
x 2 :)
 
i still need a full example
 
Prezware said:
i still need a full example

Nope, not from us. As symbolipoint said, you need to do the work. That's how the PF works. We can offer suggestions and point out any errors in your work, but you do the bulk of the work. Please re-read the Rules at the link at the top of the page if you need clarification on that.

So do the x2 step that you correctly said, and show us the equation that results. Then what do you think you need to do to get the vf on one side of the = sign all by itself? Do it and show us the answer.
 
Prezware said:
x 2 :)

Prezware said:
i still need a full example

If you actually bothered to do the "x2" to the equation and looked at the result, the rest is easy and obvious.
 

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