Kimberly A.

asked • 07/25/17

Math problem

The weight that can be safely supported by a 2- by6-inch support beam varies inversely with its length. A builder finds that a support beam that is 6 feet long will support 800 pounds. Find the weight that can be safely supported by a beam that is 16 feet long.

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