Question

If y varies inversely as x, and y=14 when x m= 8, find y when x = 7.

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the variation factor be  "k"

The variation equation is:

y = k/x

When y = 14 and x = 8

14 = k/8

k = 14 x 8

k = 112.

When x is 7, y =

y =k/x

y = 112/7

y =  16