document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=182572>Question 182572</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> Express the statement as a formula. Use the given information to find the constant of proportionality. \r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "M is jointly proportional to a, b, and c, and inversely proportional to d. If a and d have the same value, and if b and c are both 2, then M = 144.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "k =___________ </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "M is jointly proportional to a, b, and c, and inversely proportional to d. If a and d have the same value, and if b and c are both 2, then M = 144.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "k =___________\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "M = k[abc/d]\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "144 = k[a*2*2/d]\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Since a = d they cancel.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "So 144 = 4k<BR>\n" );
document.write( "k = 38\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Cheers,<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Stan H. </SPAN>\n" );
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