Trouble finding velocity equation

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Homework Statement


The problem given has a(t) = C*t where C is a constant and equals 1.2 m/s^3 and t is time. It says velocity after 1.0 second is 5.0 m/s. The question is, what is the velocity after 3.6 seconds. I don't know if I can integrate to get the velocity equation or not. Please help.
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Homework Equations


a(t) = C*t



The Attempt at a Solution


I tried to integrate to get the velocity equation from the acceleration equation given and solving from there but was not the right answer.
 
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Find integration. Using the value of velocity( 5m/s) and time(1s) find the constant of integration. Repeat the integration for 3.6s and put the calculated constant of integration to get the final answer.
 
Thank you for the help. I believe I was leaving out the constant that is added to the equation when integrating. Thanks again!