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  • 20-01-2021
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y varies inversely with x. If y = 4 when x= -6, find the constant of variation and find the value of y when x= -2

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clarch19
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  • 20-01-2021

Answer:

constant of variation:  k = -24

y = 12 when x = -2

Step-by-step explanation:

y varies inversely with x equation is:  y = k/x

where 'k' if the constant of variation

plug in:

4 = k/-6

cross-multiply to get value of 'k' which is -24

plug in:

y = -24/-2

y = 12

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