Algebra-2

The following steps can be used to find the constant of variation:

Step 1: Write the joint variation equation

When varies jointly as and the square of , the equation representing this relationship is , where is the constant of variation that we need to determine.

 

Step 2: Substitute the given values into the equation

We are given that , , and . Plugging these values into the equation , we get:

 

Step 3: Simplify the right side of the equation

First, we calculate

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