for a given span, the maximum weight that a wooden beam can support varies directly as the square of its height. If a beam of height of 1 foot can support a maximum weight of 4 tons, what is the maximum weight that a beam of height 1.5 feet can support

for a given span, the maximum weight that a wooden beam can support varies directly as the square of its height. If a beam of height of 1 foot can support a maximum weight of 4 tons, what is the maximum weight that a beam of height 1.5 feet can support

Elementary Algebra

17th Edition

ISBN:9780998625713

Author:Lynn Marecek, MaryAnne Anthony-Smith

Publisher:Lynn Marecek, MaryAnne Anthony-Smith

Chapter8: Rational Expressions And Equations

Section8.9: Use Direct And Inverse Variation

Problem 507E: The distance an object falls varies directly to the square of the time it falls. If an object falls...

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