SOLUTION: I need help finding the variation constant. n varies directly as q, and n = 39 when q = 3. Find n when q = 8.

Question 317920: I need help finding the variation constant.

n varies directly as q, and n = 39 when q = 3. Find n when q = 8.
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
n varies directly as q
n = kq
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Solve for "k" using
n = 39 when q = 3.
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39 = k*3
k = 13
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Therefore the equation for this
relation is n = 13q
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Find n when q = 8
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n = 13*q
n = 13*8
n = 104
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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