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

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The discussion centers on solving the quadratic equation derived from the physics equation 2h = vt + gt². The key takeaway is that to isolate the variable "t," one must apply the quadratic formula, which is essential for solving equations of this form. The equation is recognized as a standard quadratic equation, and the user acknowledges their previous understanding of the physics involved but needed clarification on the algebraic manipulation required.

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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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