SOLUTION: Find the constant of variation k m varies directly with n; m=144 when n=8

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Question 79345: Find the constant of variation k m varies directly with n; m=144 when n=8
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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Find the constant of variation k m varies directly with n; m=144 when n=8
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If m varies directly with n, m=kn
The constant of variation is "k".
EQUATION:
144=k*8
k=18
That is the consant of variation.
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STan H.