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3 years ago

uppose that y varies inversely with x. Write an equation for the inverse variation. y = 2 when x = 5

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gizmo_the_mogwai [7]3 years ago

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Answer:

An equation for the inverse variation y = 2 when x = 5 is:

y=10/x

Step-by-step explanation:

Suppose that y varies inversely with x:

y=k/x

Write an equation for the inverse variation y = 2 when x = 5

Substituting y by 2 and x by 5 in the formula above:

2=k/5

Solving for k: Multiplying both sides of the equation by 5:

5(2)=5(k/5)

10=k

k=10

Then the equation is:

y=k/x

y=10/x

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