SOLUTION: the distance that a spring will stretch varies directly as the force applied to the spring. A force of 9 pounds is needed to stretch a spring 12 inches. What force is required to s

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Question 1125962: the distance that a spring will stretch varies directly as the force applied to the spring. A force of 9 pounds is needed to stretch a spring 12 inches. What force is required to stretch the spring 24 inches?
The required force to stretch the spring 24 inches is?
​(Simplify your​ answer.)

Answer by addingup(3677) About Me  (Show Source):
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12/9 = 24/x
12x = 216
x = 18 lbs of force are required.