3.86: Straight-line graph for y=Axby=Ax^{b}

0606/12/M/J/21 — Question 8 · 9 marks

(a)
Variables xx and yy satisfy y=Axby=Ax^{b}. When lgy\lg y is plotted against lgx\lg x, the line passes through (0.61,0.57)(0.61,0.57) and (5.36,4.37)(5.36,4.37).
Find AA and bb.
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(b)
Find yy when x=3x=3.
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(c)
Find xx when y=3y=3.
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