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Answer: 6 inches</h3>
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Explanation:
x = amount (in inches) the spring is stretched
y = force applied (in pounds)
y = kx for some constant k, since x and y vary directly
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Plug in the given info that x = 5 and y = 150 pair up together
Solve for k
150 = k*5
150/5 = k
k = 30
The equation goes from y = kx to y = 30x. Whatever the stretching distance (x) is, you multiply by 30 to get the force needed (y) to pull the spring.
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Plug in y = 180 to solve for x
y = 30x
180 = 30x
30x = 180
x = 180/30
x = 6
The spring will be stretched 6 inches if you apply a force of 180 pounds.
