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OpenStudy (anonymous):
x varies directly with y and z.
x = 1200 when y = 20 and z = 30.
Find x when y = 10 and z = 20.
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OpenStudy (luigi0210):
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OpenStudy (anonymous):
can you help me out
OpenStudy (luigi0210):
If I'm not mistaken, the equation for this is: x=kyz
OpenStudy (anonymous):
yes ur correct
OpenStudy (luigi0210):
Okay, so plug in the first set of values
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OpenStudy (anonymous):
how is the so is it 1200=k(20)(30)
OpenStudy (luigi0210):
Now solve for k
OpenStudy (anonymous):
is 20
OpenStudy (luigi0210):
20 or 2?
OpenStudy (anonymous):
2
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OpenStudy (luigi0210):
Good, now that you have k, plug in the second set of values and you are done good sir :)
OpenStudy (anonymous):
x=2(10)(20)
OpenStudy (luigi0210):
Yup!
OpenStudy (anonymous):
400
OpenStudy (luigi0210):
Congrats, you have found your answer.
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OpenStudy (luigi0210):
And yes, it is that easy :)
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