document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=1125962>Question 1125962</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> the distance that a spring will stretch varies directly as the force applied to the spring. A force of 9 pounds is needed to stretch a spring 12 inches. What force is required to stretch the spring 24 inches?\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "The required force to stretch the spring 24 inches is?\r<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 #742295 by </B><A HREF=/tutors/aboutme.mpl?userid=addingup><B>addingup(3677)</B></A><img src=\"/images/stars/stars-13.gif\" alt=\"\" >&nbsp;<A HREF=/tutors/aboutme.mpl?userid=addingup><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=addingup><BR>You can <A HREF=\"/cgi-bin/embed-solution.mpl?show=1&solution=742295\">put this solution on YOUR website!</A><BR><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> 12/9 = 24/x<BR>\n" );
document.write( "12x = 216<BR>\n" );
document.write( "x = 18 lbs of force are required. </SPAN>\n" );
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