SOLUTION: If P varies inversely as the square of q and p=8, when q=2,find p when q=4

SOLUTION: If P varies inversely as the square of q and p=8, when q=2,find p when q=4

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Question 772641: If P varies inversely as the square of q and p=8, when q=2,find p when q=4
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
If P varies inversely as the square of q and p=8, when q=2,find p when q=4
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p = k/q^2
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8 = k/2^2
k = 32
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Equation:
p = 32/q^2
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find p when q=4
p = 32/4^2
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p = 2
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Cheers,
Stan H.

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