The value of y varies directly as the square of x and y=27 when x=9. Find the equation represents this relationship. Report the proportionality constant as a reduced fraction when necessary.

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Answer:

The relation between x and y is

[tex]y=\frac13 x^2[/tex]

Step-by-step explanation:

Given that,

The value of y varies directly as the square of x.

[tex]y\propto x^2[/tex]

[tex]\Rightarrow y=rx^2[/tex]

where r is constant of proportional.

Given that,

y= 27 and x=9

Plug y= 27 and x=9 in above relation

[tex]y=rx^2[/tex]

[tex]\therefore 27=r(9)^2[/tex]

[tex]\Rightarrow 27 = r.81[/tex]

[tex]\Rightarrow r=\frac{27}{81}[/tex]

[tex]\Rightarrow r=\frac{1}{3}[/tex]

The relation between x and y is

[tex]y=\frac13 x^2[/tex]