SOLUTION: The volume of a gas in a cylinder at a fixed temperature is inversely proportional to the weight on the pistons. If the gas has a volume of 6 cubic centimeters for a weight of 30 k

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Question 1114268: The volume of a gas in a cylinder at a fixed temperature is inversely proportional to the weight on the pistons. If the gas has a volume of 6 cubic centimeters for a weight of 30 kilograms, then what would the volume be for a weight of 20 kilograms?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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v=k%2Fw
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k=vw
k=6%2A30
k=180
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v=180%2Fw

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Let w be equal to 20 and evaluate v.