What equation could I use for this?

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In summary, two particles with different initial velocities and accelerations are moving in the same direction and will pass each other at a certain time when they are at the same location. The equation \Deltax = vit + 1/2at2 can be used to solve for the time at which particle B will pass particle A. Additional information provided states that at the time of passing, both particles will be at the same location.
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Homework Statement



Two particles are at the same point at the same time, moving in the same direction. Particle A has an initial velocity of 6.9 m/s and an acceleration of 1.8 m/s2. Particle B has an
initial velocity of 2.4 m/s and an acceleration of 5.7 m/s2.

At what time will B pass A?

Homework Equations



[itex]\Delta[/itex]x = vit + 1/2at2

The Attempt at a Solution



I'm just wondering what equation I should use for this. I think I need to set up a system, but I don't see why I would need displacement for this. The only information the question gives us is vi for both, the acceleration for both, and the fact that they're going the same direction.

I really don't understand how I would go about solving it. Knowing the equation(s) to use would be a great start!

I'm really discouraged. I just tried setting two equations equal and I got the wrong answer... I don't know what to do.

Thank you so much!

EDIT: I calculated with the quadratic equation wrong somehow, but found the answer.
 
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AVReidy said:
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I'm just wondering what equation I should use for this. I think I need to set up a system, but I don't see why I would need displacement for this. The only information the question gives us is vi for both, the acceleration for both, and the fact that they're going the same direction.
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One more piece of information.

When B passes A, they're at the same location.
 

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