Answer to Question #17936 in Abstract Algebra for Nicole Dowell

Abstract Algebra

Question #17936

If y varies directly as x, and x=136 when y=170, find x when y=50

Expert's answer

Absolute difference between xand y is 170-136=34, so when y=50 x=y-34=50-34=16

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