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Y varies directly to x. When y = 16, x = 4. Determine x when y = 36.

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Answer: 9

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User Matthew Ludwig
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Answer:

x = 9

Explanation:

Given y varies directly with x then the equation relating them is

y = kx ← k is the constant of variation

To find k use the given condition when y = 16, x = 4

16 = 4k ( divide both sides by 4 )

k = 4

y = 4x ← equation of variation

When y = 36, then

36 = 4x ( divide both sides by 4 )

x = 9

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