SOLUTION: If y is directly proportional to x and inversely proportional to the square of z, and if y=0.384 when x=6 and z=5, find the constant of variation.
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Question 114917: If y is directly proportional to x and inversely proportional to the square of z, and if y=0.384 when x=6 and z=5, find the constant of variation.
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
If y is directly proportional to x and inversely proportional to the square of z, and if y=0.384 when x=6 and z=5, find the constant of variation.
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y = kx/z^2
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0.384 = k*6/(5^2)
k = 0.384*25/6
k = 1.6
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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