For numbers 5-9: If a varies directly as b and a=20 when b=4, Find a when b=2.
5. What kind of variation was the given problem?
a. direct
b. inverse
c. joint
6. Translate the variation statement.
a. a=kb
b. a=kc
c. ab=k
7. Determine the constant of variation in the given problem.
a. 0
b. 5
c.10
8. Identify the equation of variation.
a. ab=5
b. a5=b
c.a5=b
9. What is the value of a when b=2 in the given problem?
a. 0
b. 10
b. 20
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Answers & Comments
Answer:
5. A.
6. A.
7. B.
a = kb
20 = k4
k = 20/4
k = 5
8. k= a/b
9. B.
a = (5)(2)
a = 10