document.write( "Question 65439: the pressure,p, on a diver in the water varies directly as the depth,d. if the pressure is 6 lb/sq.in. when the depth is 12 feet, what is the pressure when the depth is 16 ft? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #45981 by stanbon(75887)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! the pressure,p, on a diver in the water varies directly as the depth,d. if the pressure is 6 lb/sq.in. when the depth is 12 feet, what is the pressure when the depth is 16 ft? \n" ); document.write( "------------------------ \n" ); document.write( "p=kd \n" ); document.write( "Need find \"k\". \n" ); document.write( "6=k12 \n" ); document.write( "k=1/2 \n" ); document.write( "EQUATION: \n" ); document.write( "p=(1/2)d \n" ); document.write( "If the depth is 16 ft, \n" ); document.write( "p=(1/2)(16)=8 lb/sq.in \n" ); document.write( "cheers, \n" ); document.write( "Stan H. \n" ); document.write( " |