SOLUTION: A varies directly as h. A = 48 when h = 4. Find h when A = 36

Question 120892: A varies directly as h. A = 48 when h = 4. Find h when A = 36
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A varies directly as h. A = 48 when h = 4. Find h when A = 36
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A direct variation equation can take the form A = k*h
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Substitute for A and h to find k
48 = 4k
k = 48/4
k = 12
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Now our equation can be written:
A = 12h
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Find h when A = 36
Substitute 36 for A and find h
36 = 12h
h = 36/12
h = 3
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