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If a varies directly as b and a=6, when b=1/3, find the equation that relates a and b

User Mrvux
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Answer:

a=18b

Explanation:

use the equation of a=kb

so find k first 6=k1/3

k=18 then substitute it in the eqn

User Ken Lyon
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Answer:

A=18b

Explanation:

A = kb

6 = k(⅓)

k = 6×3

k = 18

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