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Lf p+q/s=9, q/p =4, and square q=6, what is the value of s?

Lf p+q/s=9, q/p =4, and square q=6, what is the value of s?-example-1
User Jamadri
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Answer:

s=5

Explanation:

The third equation implies that q=36.

Substitute for q in the second equation to get

36/p=4

Now solve for p

p/36=1/4

p=36/4=9

Solve the first equation for s.

s/(p+q)=1/9

s=(p+q)/9

Now substitute for q and p in this equation.

s=(9+36)/9=45/9=5

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