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X varies directly as the product of U and V, and inversely as their sum. If X = 3 when U = 3 and V = 1, find X when U = 3 and V = 3.

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6\text{6}

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  1. Write the variation equation.

    The problem states that XX varies directly as the product of UU and VV, and inversely as their sum. This can be written as:

    X=kUVU+VX = k \frac{UV}{U+V}

    where kk is the constant of proportionality.

  2. Find the constant of proportionality, kk.

    We are given that X=3X = 3 when U=3U = 3 and V=1V = 1. Substitute these values into the equation:

    3=k3×13+13 = k \frac{3 \times 1}{3 + 1} 3=k343 = k \frac{3}{4}

    To solve for kk, multiply both sides by 43\frac{4}{3}:

    k=3×43k = 3 \times \frac{4}{3} k=4k = 4
  3. Write the complete variation equation.

    Now that we have the value of kk, the equation becomes:

    X=4UVU+VX = 4 \frac{UV}{U+V}
  4. Calculate the value of XX using the new values.

    We need to find XX when U=3U = 3 and V=3V = 3. Substitute these values into the complete equation:

    X=43×33+3X = 4 \frac{3 \times 3}{3 + 3} X=496X = 4 \frac{9}{6}
  5. Simplify the expression for XX.

    X=4×32X = 4 \times \frac{3}{2} X=2×3X = 2 \times 3 X=6X = \boxed{\text{6}}
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