SOLUTION: a varies directly with the square of t, and a = 34.8 when t = 2.3. What is a when t = 5?

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Question 1109383: a varies directly with the square of t, and a = 34.8 when t = 2.3. What is a when t = 5?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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a varies directly with the square of t, and a = 34.8 when t = 2.3.
What is a when t = 5?
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a = k*t^2
Solve for "k":
34.8 = k*2.3^2
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k = 34.8/(2.3)^2 = 6.578
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Equation:
a = 6.578*t^2
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a = 6.578*5^2
a = 164.46
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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