SOLUTION: Find the constant of variation K. m varies directly with n;m=144 when n=8

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Question 41496: Find the constant of variation K. m varies directly with n;m=144 when n=8
Answer by Earlsdon(6294) About Me  (Show Source):
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First write the equation for the direct variation:
m+=+Kn Now to find K, the constant of variation. just substitute the given valiues of m=144 and n=8, then solve for K
144+=+K%288%29 Divide both sides of the equation by 8.
18+=+K ...and there you have it!