SOLUTION: Write the statement as an equation. (Use k as the constant of variation.) W varies jointly with r and the square of s. W=???

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Question 995650: Write the statement as an equation. (Use k as the constant of variation.)
W varies jointly with r and the square of s.
W=???
Answer by Theo(13342) About Me  (Show Source):
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w varies jointly with r and the square of s.

the formula for joint variation is z = k * x * y

let w = z
let r = x
let s^2 = y

you get:

w = k * r * s^2

here's a reference.

http://www.mathwords.com/jk/joint_variation.htm