Math Problem Statement

The quantity of y varies directly with the cube of x,lf y = 25 when x = 2/find y when x is 6?

Solution

The relationship between yy and the cube of xx is a direct variation, which can be written as:

y=kx3y = kx^3

Where kk is the constant of proportionality. To find kk, we use the given values y=25y = 25 when x=2x = 2:

25=k2325 = k \cdot 2^3 25=k825 = k \cdot 8 k=258k = \frac{25}{8}

Now, to find yy when x=6x = 6, substitute x=6x = 6 into the equation:

y=25863y = \frac{25}{8} \cdot 6^3 y=258216y = \frac{25}{8} \cdot 216 y=252168y = \frac{25 \cdot 216}{8} y=2527y = 25 \cdot 27 y=675y = 675

Thus, y=675y = 675 when x=6x = 6.

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Here are 5 related questions for practice:

  1. If yy varies directly with x4x^4, and y=32y = 32 when x=2x = 2, find yy when x=4x = 4.
  2. Given yy varies inversely with xx, and y=10y = 10 when x=5x = 5, find yy when x=2x = 2.
  3. If yy varies directly with the square of xx, and y=9y = 9 when x=3x = 3, find yy when x=5x = 5.
  4. Solve for yy when yy varies directly with x2x^2, given y=50y = 50 and x=5x = 5, and x=10x = 10.
  5. If yy varies inversely with the square of xx, and y=16y = 16 when x=2x = 2, find yy when x=4x = 4.

Tip: Always solve for the constant of variation first before solving for other values of xx.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Direct Variation
Exponents

Formulas

y = kx^3

Theorems

Direct Variation Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10