document.write( "Question 139309: I have a problem that I could use some help understanding how to solve/answer from a homework sheet. x varies directly with y and inversely with z. x=20 when y=8 and z=4. Find x when y=4 and z=8. Thank you \n" ); document.write( "
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\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "A ratio of y/z of 8/4 =2 yields an x = 20.\r
\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "What is x if the ratio of y/z = 4/8 = 1/2??\r
\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "Use ratios.\r
\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "\"+20%2F2+=+x%2F%281%2F2%29\"
\n" ); document.write( "\"+10+=+2x\"
\n" ); document.write( "\"+5+=+x+\"
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