SOLUTION: When a 49 pound weight is attached to a spring, the spring stretches 7 inches. Assume that the length of the spring y varies directly with the weight attached x. Write and solve a
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Question 920945: When a 49 pound weight is attached to a spring, the spring stretches 7 inches. Assume that the length of the spring y varies directly with the weight attached x. Write and solve a direct variation equation to find the length of the spring when a 63 pound weight is attached.
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
| Cross Multiplying to solve
x = = 9 inches
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