One-Dimensional Motion Word Problem

[bap902]

Homework Statement

A stone is dropped from a height (h) and falls the last half of its distance in 4 seconds.
(a) What is the total time of the fall?
(b) From what height was the stone dropped?

Homework Equations

h=1/2(g)(T)²

The Attempt at a Solution

T=√2(T-4)

 

[Kurdt]

One will need to set up two equations and most likely divide them to get rid of one of the variables and solve for the other.