How Do You Solve for t in the Equation 2h = vt + gt^2?

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To solve for t in the equation 2h = vt + gt^2, recognize it as a quadratic equation. The quadratic formula can be applied to find the values of t. The equation can be rearranged to the standard form of ax^2 + bx + c = 0. The solution process involves identifying coefficients and substituting them into the quadratic formula. This approach effectively addresses the variable problem without needing specific numerical values.
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I've already done the Physics part, but now I am stuck with the equation 2h = vt + gt^2

It's just a variable problem, so no numbers are involved, just variables. Now I just need help solving for t.
 
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dominus96 said:
I've already done the Physics part, but now I am stuck with the equation 2h = vt + gt^2

It's just a variable problem, so no numbers are involved, just variables. Now I just need help solving for t.

You have a quadratic equation, so you'll have to solve for "t" using the quadratic formula.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quadratic_equation

Does this help?
 
Wow I'm an idiot...that was really obvious. Thanks, lol.
 

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