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The height of a tree, y, is related to the length of its shadow, x, by the equation y = kx. If a tree's height is 24 feet and its shadow is 9 feet long, then k =
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The height of a tree, y, is related to the length of its shadow, x, by the equation y = kx. If a tree's height is 24 feet and its shadow is 9 feet long, then k =

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Answer:

The value of k is 8/3

Explanation:

To find this, start with the base equation and input the values. Then solve for k.

y = kx

24 = k9

24/9 = k

8/3 = k

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