document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=1098237>Question 1098237</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> The length a spring stretches is directly proportional to the force applied. If a force of 6 pounds stretches a spring 4 inches, how much force is necessary to stretch the same spring 7 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 #712618 by </B><A HREF=/tutors/aboutme.mpl?userid=Boreal><B>Boreal(15235)</B></A><img src=\"/images/stars/stars-13.gif\" alt=\"\" >&nbsp;<A HREF=/tutors/aboutme.mpl?userid=Boreal><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/cgi-bin/show-face.mpl?user=Boreal><BR>You can <A HREF=\"/cgi-bin/embed-solution.mpl?show=1&solution=712618\">put this solution on YOUR website!</A><BR><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> y=kx, y is dependent and the amount of stretch.  Force is independent and controlled (x)<BR>\n" );
document.write( "4=k*6<BR>\n" );
document.write( "k=(2/3)<BR>\n" );
document.write( "use k in the next part<BR>\n" );
document.write( "7=(2/3)*x<BR>\n" );
document.write( "x=10.5 pounds<BR>\n" );
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