# Maths

P varies partly as q and partly as the square of r. When p=6,q=8 r=4 and when p=10,q=12 and r=5. find the formula connecting p,q and r

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1. p = mq + nr^2
so,
8m + 16n = 6
12m + 25n = 10

Now just solve for m,n

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2. I don't understand the explanation

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3. I don't understand

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4. I understand well

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5. I understand not

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6. So what is M and N now

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