SOLUTION: The force needed to stretch a spring a certain distance varies directly with the distance. An 8 pound force stretches a spring 3.5 inches. How much force is needed to stretch the s

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Question 76429: The force needed to stretch a spring a certain distance varies directly with the distance. An 8 pound force stretches a spring 3.5 inches. How much force is needed to stretch the spring 12 inches.

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Answer by checkley75(3666) About Me  (Show Source):
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8/3.5=X/12 CROSS MULTIPLY
3.5X=96
X=96/3.5
X=27.4 POUNDS ARE NEEDED.