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If m varies directly as p, and m = 24 when p = 6, find m when p is 8.
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m varies directly as p ----> m = kp
when m=24,p=6
24 = k(6)
k = 4
so we know
m = 4p
sub in p = 8
or .... just use a simple ratio equation
8/6 = m/24
solve for m
when m=24,p=6
24 = k(6)
k = 4
so we know
m = 4p
sub in p = 8
or .... just use a simple ratio equation
8/6 = m/24
solve for m
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