To solve for the initial velocity ($v_i$) of the bike, we can use the kinematic equation:

$\Delta x = v_i t + \frac{1}{2} a t^2$

where:

• $\Delta x$ is the displacement (19 m),
• $v_i$ is the initial velocity (to find),
• $t$ is the time (4.5 s),
• $a$ is the acceleration.

Step 1: Find acceleration ($a$)

The acceleration can be found using another kinematic equation:

$v_f = v_i + a t$

Rearranging for $a$:

$a = \frac{v_f - v_i}{t}$

Given $v_f = 7.5 \, \text{m/s}$ and $t = 4.5 \, \text{s}$, the acceleration depends on $v_i$, so we will calculate this later.

Step 2: Solve for $v_i$

From the displacement equation: $19 = v_i (4.5) + \frac{1}{2} \cdot \frac{7.5 - v_i}{4.5} \cdot (4.5^2)$

Substitute and simplify step by step:

1. Expand $a t^2$: $\frac{1}{2} a t^2 = \frac{1}{2} \cdot \frac{7.5 - v_i}{4.5} \cdot 20.25$.
2. Combine terms involving $v_i$.
3. Solve for $v_i$.

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