SOLUTION: y is directly proportional to x^2 and y=a for a particular value of x. Find an expression for y in terms of a, when this value of x is doubled.

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Question 1036458: y is directly proportional to x^2 and y=a for a particular value of x. Find an expression for y in terms of a, when this value of x is doubled.
Answer by Aldorozos(172) About Me  (Show Source):
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x=sqrt of a/k
k(2sqrtof a/k)^2 = 4a