Answer
a) 2/5
b) 52
Work Step by Step
Letting f=Force and w being weight, f=w×x, where is a number. Given the force and weight, the equation becomes 20=50×x. This leaves x=2/5. The equation becomes f=2/5×x. Plugging in 130, we get 52.
Algebra 1: Common Core (15th Edition)
by Charles, Randall I.
Published by
Prentice Hall
ISBN 10:
0133281140
ISBN 13:
978-0-13328-114-9
Chapter 5 - Linear Functions - 5-2 Direct Variation - Practice and Problem-Solving Exercises - Page 306: 43
Update this answer!
You can help us out by revising, improving and updating this answer.
Update this answerAfter you claim an answer you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. An editor will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback.
