The length, L (in inches), of a spring is given by L = (3 4) F + 8, where F is applied force in pounds. What value of F will produce a length of 40 inches?

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Anne Acevedo

27 January, 22:24

The length, L (in inches), of a spring is given by L = (3 4) F + 8, where F is applied force in pounds. What value of F will produce a length of 40 inches?

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Carina · Answer 1

0.94N

Step-by-step explanation:

A linear equation relating the force applied to the length increase has been proposed according to the question.

The equation is:

L = 34F + 8

Now we are having a length of 40 inches, we need to know the value of the force that would have made such an increase.

First, we substitute L for 40 in the equation.

40 = 34F + 8

34F = 32

F = 0.94N