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OpenStudy (anonymous):

The elongation E of a spring balance varies directly with the applied weight W. If E=4 when W=35, find E when W=20.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

are you familiar with hooke's law?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

No, I'm not.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

what grade are you?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I set this up as a ratio, but got the wrong answer.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

10th

OpenStudy (anonymous):

4/35=x/20

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Where did the 35 come from

OpenStudy (anonymous):

If E=4 when W=35

OpenStudy (anonymous):

from you question

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Oops, I meant 25. Sorry, but it is the same concept.

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