Average speed calculation

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Edexcel M1 Q3
7 marks Moderate -0.8
A body moves in a straight line with constant acceleration. Its speed increases from 17 ms\(^{-1}\) to 33 ms\(^{-1}\) while it travels a distance of 250 m. Find
  1. the time taken to travel the 250 m, \hfill [3 marks]
  2. the acceleration of the body. \hfill [2 marks]
The body now decelerates at a constant rate from 33 ms\(^{-1}\) to rest in 6 seconds.
  1. Find the distance travelled in these 6 seconds. \hfill [2 marks]