SOLUTION: 26) n varies directly as q, and n = 39 when q = 3. Find n when q = 8.

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Question 176586This question is from textbook Elementary and Intermediate Algebra
: 26) n varies directly as q, and n = 39 when q = 3. Find n when q = 8. This question is from textbook Elementary and Intermediate Algebra

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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n varies directly as q,
n = kq
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and n = 39 when q = 3.
Find "k":
39 = k*3
k = 13
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Equation:
n = 13q
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Find n when q = 8.
n = 13*8 = 104
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cheers,
Stan H.