Algebra: A Combined Approach (4th Edition)

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Chapter 9 - Section 9.4 - Variation and Problem Solving - Exercise Set - Page 664: 33

Answer

The constant of variation is $0.2$. The variation equation is $y=0.2\sqrt x$.

Work Step by Step

$y=k\sqrt x$ $y=0.4; x=4$ $0.4=k\sqrt 4$ $0.4=k(2)$ $k=0.2$ $y=0.2\sqrt x$ The constant of variation is $0.2$. The variation equation is $y=0.2\sqrt x$.
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