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2 years ago

If y is directly proportional with x and y=24 when x=6. What is the value of x when y=16

Mathematics

1 answer:

aliya0001 [1]2 years ago

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Answer:

x = 4

Step-by-step explanation:

Given y is directly proportional to x then the equation relating them is

y = kx ← k is the constant of proportion

To find k use the condition y = 24 when x = 6 , then

24 = 6k ( divide both sides by 6 )

4 = k

y = 4x ← equation of proportion

When y = 16, then

16 = 4x ( divide both sides by 4 )

4 = x

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