Tris102 Tris102
  • 11-05-2018
  • Mathematics
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If y varies directly as x and y=12 when x=72, find x when y=9

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YaoCheng YaoCheng
  • 11-05-2018
You can do 12/72 = 9/x. You cross multiply and it becomes 12x = 648. Divide 648 by 12, and x equals 54.
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bluetopaz bluetopaz
  • 11-05-2018
9 x 72 = 648

648 ÷ 12 = 54

x = 54

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