ECZ 2025 · GCE Paper 1 — Variation

It is given that x = kzy2, where k is a constant of variation. x24p12y23qz16618 Given that k = 6, find the values of q.

  • A. q = 9 or q = -9
  • B. q = 3 only
  • C. q = 6 or q = -6
  • D. q = 3 or q = -3

Verified working — step 1

12 = 6 × 18q2

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