7-2 Solve aplet
Getting started with the Solve aplet
Suppose you want to find the acceleration needed to 
increase the speed of a car from 16.67 m/sec (60 kph) 
to 27.78 m/sec (100 kph) in a distance of 100 m.
The equation to solve is:
Open the Solve 
aplet
1. Open the Solve aplet.
 Select Solve
The Solve aplet starts in 
the symbolic view.
Define the 
equation
2. Define the equation.
 V
   U 
 2  
 A  
 D 
Note: You can use the   menu key to assist in the 
entry of equations.
Enter known 
variables
3. Display the Solve numeric view screen. 
V
2
U
2
2AD+=
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