Kinematic Equations - Manipulating them.

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Hi, I'm new to this forum.

I need major help on my homework. So the kinematic equation,
Vf² = Vi² + 2ad

I need to figure out how to manipulate it so I can find Vf(final velocity), Vi(initial velocity), a(acceleration), and d(displacement).

I figured to find Vf, you just square root it, but I can't figure out how to get everything else.

Vi = ?
a = ?
d = ?

Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
 
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It's simple algebra, really...

Vf2 = Vi2 + 2ad
Vf2 - 2ad = Vi2
Then square root both sides of the equation, and voila! I'm sure you can figure out a and d for yourself...