document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=847650>Question 847650</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> The force required to compress the spring varies directly with the change in the length of the spring If a force of 130 pounds compresses the spring on the pogo stick 6.5 inches, how much force is required to compress the spring 5 inches? </SPAN>\n" );
document.write( "</I><HR><TABLE width=100%><TR><TD><B><A HREF=http://www.algebra.com/>Algebra.Com's</A> Answer #510623 by </B><A HREF=/tutors/aboutme.mpl?userid=checkley79><B>checkley79(3341)</B></A><img src=\"/images/stars/stars-13.gif\" alt=\"\" >&nbsp;<A HREF=/tutors/aboutme.mpl?userid=checkley79><IMG SRC=http://www.algebra.com/images/aboutme-small.gif BORDER=0 alt=\"About Me\" VALIGN=MIDDLE></A>&nbsp;<IMG SRC=http://www.algebra.com/images/nopicture.jpg><BR>You can <A HREF=\"/cgi-bin/embed-solution.mpl?show=1&solution=510623\">put this solution on YOUR website!</A><BR><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> 130/6.5=X/5<BR>\n" );
document.write( "6.5X=5*130<BR>\n" );
document.write( "6.5X=650<BR>\n" );
document.write( "X=650/6.5<BR>\n" );
document.write( "X=100 POUNDS IS NEEDED. </SPAN>\n" );
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