SOLUTION: If m is directly proportional to x and m = 2 when x = 12, then what is the value of x when m = 2^-1?

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Question 259692: If m is directly proportional to x and m = 2 when x = 12, then what is the value of x when m = 2^-1?
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If m is directly proportional to x and m = 2 when x = 12, then what is the value of x when m = 2^-1?
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m = kx
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Find "k"
2 = k*12
k = 1/6
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So, m = (1/6)x
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If m = 2^(-1) then
2^(-1) = (1/6)x
(1/2) = (1/6)x
Multiply both sides by 6 to solve for "x":
x = 3
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Cheers,
Stan H.