Algebra 2 (1st Edition)

Published by McDougal Littell
ISBN 10: 0618595414
ISBN 13: 978-0-61859-541-9

Chapter 2 Linear Equations and Functions - 2.5 Model Direct Variations - 2.5 Exercises - Problem Solving - Page 111: 45

Answer

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Work Step by Step

If the variables vary directly, then $l=ap$ for some constant $a$. Similarly $w=bl$ for some constant $b$. Then $w=bl=b(ap)=p(ab)$ where $ab$ is a constant, thus $w$ and $p$ vary directly.
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