If y varies inversely as x, find the constant of variation if y= 3 when x = -2.
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Answer:
see the explanation
Step-by-step explanation:
Let
x ----> the number of hours Eli worked
y ----> the number of hours Samantha worked
we know that
Eli and they ironed 400 shirts between them
so
-----> equation A
Samantha worked 2 more hours than Eli
so
----> equation B
solve the system by substitution
substitute equation B in equation A
solve for x
Find the value of y
substitute the value of x in equation B
therefore
The number of hours Eli worked was 6 and the number of hours Samantha worked was 8