If x varies directly as y, and x = 28 when y = 4, find x when y = 8.

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Maneesh Srivastava asked Feb 27, 2023

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If x varies directly as y, and x = 28 when y = 4, find x when y = 8.

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Answer: x=56

x/y 28/4=x/8

reduce 28/4 to 7/1

7/1 = x/8

cross multiply

x=56

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Celso Marigo Jr answered Mar 1, 2023

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Answer:

to find the value of x

x=(8x28)÷4

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