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The number of milligrams of a certain medicine a veterinarian gives to a dog varies directly with the weight of the dog.

If the veterinarian gives a 30-pound dog 5 milligram of the medicine, which equation relates the weight, w, and the
dosage, o?

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Question: The number of milligrams of a certain medicine a veterinarian gives to a dog varies directly with the weight of the dog. If the veterinarian gives a 30-pound dog 3/5 milligram of the medicine, which equation relates the weight,w, and the dosage, d?

Answer: d= 1/50w

Explanation: I took the test in Edgenuity.

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