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posted by  Cowboy15 on 11/17/2007 8:24:55 PM  |  status: Closed  

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Write an equation that expresses the relationship. Use k as the constant of variation.
 
A varies directly as the square M.
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posted by Dr. House on 11/17/2007 8:27:59 PM  |  status: Live
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y α M2
where α means varies
Directly means Multiply by k
y = kM2
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posted by RPGillespie on 11/17/2007 8:43:42 PM  |  status: Live
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Usually we use k to represent variation.

hint: when it says "directly" or "proportional", it means multiply
       when it says "inversely proportional" it means divide


So, A = variation(k) * the square of m
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