Pre-calculus word problem, I know, not an attractive title..?

Sam Jacobs

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The intensity "i" of light received from a source varies inversely as the square of the distance d from the source. If the light intensity is 6 foot-candles at 12 feet, find the light intensity at 13 feet.

I have no idea how to set it up, I tried using a proportion with 6/12=x/13 but I thought it was too simple and it didn't follow the rules of their relationship.

Thank you so much for your help!
 
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