Answer:
x = 1
Step-by-step explanation:
Given that y varies inversely as x then the equation relating them is
y =
← k is the constant of variation
To find k use the condition y = 5 when x = 3
k = yx = 5 × 3 = 15, thus
y =
← equation of variation
When y = 15 then
15 =
( multiply both sides by x )
15x = 15 ( divide both sides by 15 )
x = 1
Both the numerator and the denominator can be easily divided by 9. so you get:
2/10
as you can tell it can still be simplified. both the numerator and denominator can be divided by 2. so your final answer is
1/5
Speed is expressed as the ratio of distance/time = d/t
in Alex's case, speed = (3.8 miles / 18 minutes)
. . . or simply
3.8/18