Physics

The key is recognizing that you have constant acceleration, initial velocity, and final velocity—but you don't need time. Use the kinematic equation that links these three quantities directly: $v^2 = v_0^2 + 2a\Delta x$. This avoids the extra step of finding time first and lets you solve for distance in one clean move.

The key is recognizing that you have constant acceleration, initial velocity, and final velocity—but you don't need time. Use the kinematic equation that links these three quantities directly: $v^2 = v_0^2 + 2a\Delta x$. This avoids the extra step of finding time first and lets you solve for distance in one clean move.