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If x - 3 is directly proportional to the square of y and x = 5 when y =2, find x when y ...

If x - 3 is directly proportional to the square of y and x = 5 when y =2, find x when y = 6.
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  • A 30
  • B 21
  • C 16
  • D 12
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
(x – 3) ∝ y2
X-3 = Ky2
K = X-3 / y2
= 5-2/22
= 2/4
= 1/2
∴X-3 = 1/2y2
X-3 = 1/2(6)2
X-3 = 1/2 x 30/1
X-3 = 18
X = 21

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