Algebraic Expressions For Directly Proportional Relationships
This lesson covers:
- How to express directly proportional relationships as an algebraic equation
- How to use these equations to solve problems
q is directly proportional to p. When q is 24, p is 8. Find a formula for q in terms of p. Give your answer in the form q = kp. |
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Find q when p is 16.
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Find p when q is 46.5.
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The weight (W ) of a piece of wire is directly proportional to its length (L ). A piece of wire is 27 cm long (L ) and has a weight (W ) of 6 grams. Write an algebraic equation that links the wires length (L ) to its weight (W ). Give your answer in the form L = kW, where k is a constant to be found. |
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Another piece of the same wire has a weight of 14g. How long must the piece of wire be? cm
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A third piece of the same wire has a length of 36cm. What is the weight of the piece of wire? g
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In a spring, the force (F newtons) is directly proportional to its extension (e cm). When the tension is 150 newtons, the extension is 6 cm. Find a formula for F in terms of e. Give your answer in the form F = ke. |
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Calculate the force, in newtons, when the extension is 2.4 cm. N
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Calculate the extension, in cm, when the force is 350 newtons. cm
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