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2 years ago

If y varies inversely as x and y=7 when x=−4, find y when x=2.

Mathematics

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olga2289 [7]2 years ago

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Answer:

Explanation:

The statement is expressed as

∝

inverse means

variable

To convert to an equation introduce k, the constant of variation.

⇒

To find k use the given condition that y = 8 when x = 4

⇒

equation is

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∣

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→

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when

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