If s > 0 and (r/s)^1/2=s, what what is r in terms of s

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Last Updated on May 5, 2023

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Solution:

To solve, we need to simplify the equation √(r/s) = s.

We first want to eliminate the square root, so we square both sides, obtaining:

(√(r/s))^2 = s^2

r/s = s^2

To isolate r, we multiply the entire equation by s and we get:

r = s^3

Answer: D

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