The way I figured this one out was saying that if it takes 2lbs to stretch it to 12 inches and 5lbs to stretch to 18 inches that means that 3 additional pounds = 6 inches. Therefore, each additional pound is 2 inches. We know already that with 2 lbs it was 12 inches in length and we can also say that 2 lbs = 4 inches. So subtract 4 from 12 and you end up with the answer of 8 inches.
Answer:
35.6
Step-by-step explanation:
cos = adj/ hypt
cos (77) = 8/x
x = 8/cos (77) = 35.56
Answer:
a gas in a rigid container has a pressure of 632 torrs and a temperature of 45 celsius. The pressure has increased to 842 torrs. What is the new temperature of the gas