SOLUTION: If w varies directly as z and w = 9 when z = -6, find w when z = 3. A. 4.5 B. -2 C. 0 D. -4.5

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Question 436233: If w varies directly as z and w = 9 when z = -6, find w when z = 3.
A. 4.5
B. -2
C. 0
D. -4.5

Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
 
Hi
*Note: When Quantities vary directly,they are related by the relationship:
k being the constant of proportionality.
If w varies directly as z and w = 9 when z = -6, find w when z = 3
w = kz
9 = k*-6
-3/2 = k
w = (-3/2)x
w = (-3/2)*3 = -9/2 when z = 3
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