SOLUTION: Find the constant of variation k for the inverse variation where a = 2.5 when b = 7.

SOLUTION: Find the constant of variation k for the inverse variation where a = 2.5 when b = 7.

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Question 452476: Find the constant of variation k for the inverse variation where a = 2.5 when b = 7.
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
a = k/b
2.5 = k/7
k = 17.5

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