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  • 11-09-2019
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If y varies directly as x, and y is 180 when x is n and y is n when x is 5, what is the value of n?
18

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  • 11-09-2019

Answer:

30

Step-by-step explanation:

y varies directly with x, so:

y = kx

When x = n, y = 180.

180 = kn

When x = 5, y = n.

n = 5k

Solve for k in the first equation:

k = 180 / n

Substitute into the second equation:

n = 5 (180 / n)

n = 900 / n

n² = 900

n = 30

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