The distance that a spring will stretch varies directly as the force applied to the spring. a force of 12 pounds is needed to stretch a spring 9 inches. what force is required to stretch the spring 15 inches?

Force required, F = 20 pounds

Step-by-step explanation:

We have given,

force needed to stretch a spring , F = 12 pounds

Stretched length, x = 9 inches

Since, spring force formula can be given as: F = kx

i.e 12 = k · 9

or k = = 4/3

Now we need to find force for the stretch length = 15 inches

i.e F = kx   , here x =15inches , k = 4/3 and F= ?

or F = (4/3) · 15

or F = 20 pounds

Hence force required, F= 20 pounds

1.3

step-by-step explanation:

3x2=6   9x+6

bring down the 6 on both sides

6+6=12

12= 9x

divide by 9

12/9 =

1.3 =x