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If q is directly proportional to p and q = 28 when p = 4 (Express q in teams of p.)

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Answer:

q = 7p

Explanation:

given q is directly proportional to p then the equation relating them is

q = kp ← k is the constant of proportion

To find k use the condition q = 28 when p = 4 , then

28 = 4k ( divide both sides by 4 )

7 = k

q = 7p ← equation of proportion

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