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I'm trying to rearange this equation so that t is the subject and i need help

I'm trying to rearange this equation so that t is the subject and i need help-example-1
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Work backwards.

s=ut+(at^2)/2

Subtract ut.

s-ut=(at^2)/2

Multiply by 2.

2(s-ut)=at^2

Divide by a.

2(s-ut)/a=t^2

Find the square root:


√(2(s-ut)/a)=t
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