In relating the variables or the parameters that are given in this item, we can make use of the equation,
2ad = Vf² - Vi²
where a is the acceleration, d is the distance, Vf and Vi are the final and initial velocities, respectively. If we substitute the known values to the equation,
2(1.5 m/s²)(392 m) = (35 m/s)² - Vi²
The value of Vi from the equation is 7 m/s.