Velocity, Acceleration, Car problem

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A car accelerates at 2.0 m/s² and passes two marks 30 m apart at t = 4.0s and t = 5.0s, prompting a calculation for its initial velocity at t = 0s. The relevant equations include (Vf)² = (Vi)² + 2ad and d = vt + 1/2a(t)². The discussion suggests using these equations to derive the final and initial velocities by solving for Vf and Vi. The initial velocity can be determined by first calculating the velocity at t = 4s and then backtracking to t = 0s. This approach effectively utilizes the given acceleration and distance to solve the problem.
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Homework Statement


A car accelerates at 2.0 m/s^2 along a straight road. It passes two marks that are 30 m apart at times t = 4.0s and t = 5.0s. What was the car's velocity at t = 0s?


Homework Equations



There are some equations in the chapter that I have used for previous homework problems but for this one I'm not sure which one or ones to use.

(Vf)^2 = (Vi)^2 + 2ad
(d = distance)
a = vf - vi/t
d = vt + 1/2a(t)^2


The Attempt at a Solution



I have tried finding the initial velocity at t = 0s but I can't seem to find a way to utilize the other variables.

Thanks.

Daniel
 
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Using the first equation, find vf^2 - vi^2.
Using second equation find vf - vi.
From these two equations, find vf + vi.
Solve the above two equations to get vi and vf.
Here vi is the velocity a the end of 4 second, From that you can find v0 at t = 0
 
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