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Find an equation of variations if the following conditions exist: Suppose m varies directly as p and m =20 when p=4

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Answer:

m = 5p

Explanation:

Given that m varies directly as p then the equation relating them is

m = kp ← k is the constant of variation

To find k use the condition m = 20 when p = 4

k =
(m)/(p) =
(20)/(4) = 5

m = 5p ← equation of variation