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Direct Square Variation

The document provides three examples of solving direct square variation problems. In direct square variation, one variable (a, r, or t) varies directly as the square of another variable (b, n, or u). The examples show setting up the direct square variation formula, substituting known values, solving for the constant, then using the formula to solve for the other variable. In the third example, it shows that if variable u is increased by 30%, then variable t will increase by 69%.

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Direct Square Variation

The document provides three examples of solving direct square variation problems. In direct square variation, one variable (a, r, or t) varies directly as the square of another variable (b, n, or u). The examples show setting up the direct square variation formula, substituting known values, solving for the constant, then using the formula to solve for the other variable. In the third example, it shows that if variable u is increased by 30%, then variable t will increase by 69%.

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Direct Square Variation

Example #1
a varies directly as the square of b. If a =108 when b = 6. Solve for a b = 8.
a = kb2

108=k(6)

108 = 36 k
36 36
k=3
a = kb2
a= (3)(8) 2

a=(3)(64)
a = 192

Translate the statement into a direct square variation formula


Substitute known values and bring down the constant then square the value of b
Divide both sides by 36
The value of the instant is 3
Copy the formula
Substitute the value of k and b

Square the value of b then multiply by the of k


Therefore, the answer is 192

Example #2
r varies as the square of n. If r = 500 when n = 5, Solve for r when n = 3.
r = kn2
500 = k(5)2
500 = 25 k
25 25
k=20
r =kn2
r=(20)(3)2
r = (20)(9)
r = 180

Translate the statement into a direct square formula


Substitute known values and bring down the constant then square the value of b
Divide both sides by 25
The value of k is 20
copy the formula
Substitute the values of k and n
Square the value of b then multiply by the of k
The value of r is 180

Example #3
t varies directly as the square of u. If u is increased by 30%, what happens to the value of t?
t = ku2

Translate the statement into a direct square variation formula

t = k (1.3 u)2 Substitute the value of u and 100% then bring down the constant
t = k (1.69 u2) Square the value of u
t = k(1+0.69)u2 Separate the 100% and 0.69
0.69 = 69 %

Change 0.69 into percent form


t is increased by 69%

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