document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=76429>Question 76429</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> The force needed to stretch a spring a certain distance varies directly with the distance. An 8 pound force stretches a spring 3.5 inches. How much force is needed to stretch the spring 12 inches.<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "</I><HR><TABLE width=100%><TR><TD><B><A HREF=http://www.algebra.com/>Algebra.Com's</A> Answer #54887 by </B><A HREF=/tutors/aboutme.mpl?userid=checkley75><B>checkley75(3666)</B></A><img src=\"/images/stars/stars-13.gif\" alt=\"\" >&nbsp;<A HREF=/tutors/aboutme.mpl?userid=checkley75><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=54887\">put this solution on YOUR website!</A><BR><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> 8/3.5=X/12 CROSS MULTIPLY<BR>\n" );
document.write( "3.5X=96<BR>\n" );
document.write( "X=96/3.5<BR>\n" );
document.write( "X=27.4 POUNDS  ARE NEEDED.<BR>\n" );
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